Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast

What is all the talk about psychedelics?  Let us take a journey into learning more with our guest Mark Rizkallah. We talk about why they are moving more into the discussion surrounding treatment of mental health and substance use.  He …

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Group facilitation and attendance is a hallmark component when it comes to recovery from substance use and other behaviors.  While many facilitators focus on providing evidence-based curriculums, does it mean they are leading to effective outcomes for patients?  Andrew Bordt, …

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Higher power is strongly connected with the addiction field when it comes to change and recovery.  This has been described by numerous support groups in helping to achieve change from a life controlled by substance use.  Author, Dr. Peg O’Connor, …

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When someone contemplates making a change in their behavior it is common for others to look at the benefits of a new behavior as well as being hyper focused on the consequences of the old behavior.  This is especially routine …

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Talking Addiction & Recovery reached one hundred episodes.  All this time, having that professional intro and outro were never prioritized.  Why do it now?  This episode shares four reflections that finally led to adding this professional touch to the podcast.

How do we manage the flow of breath and fire?  The ability to burn down, calm ourselves, and ignite passion is vital for those dealing with substance use and mental health.  Movement is part of everyday life; yet we often …

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The path to success can appear unlikely at times.  How do we maintain hope when we are surrounded by darkness?  How does someone go from being homeless and struggling with addiction to CEO?  Roger Smith, author of “The Most Unlikely …

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The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor.  How much are they using?  How much are they spending?  The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem.  …

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June is Pride Month and it’s all about the LGBTQ communities coming together to celebrate freedom to be themselves.  As an employee of Community Medical Services, the first word in the name says it all.  Being a part of the …

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Over the years there has been an increased amount of attention to address mental health.  How do we define mental health?  What is mental wealth?  With the varying severities of mental health it can …

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