Talking Addiction & Recovery show

Talking Addiction & Recovery

Summary: Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast is the follow-up to the book "Addiction & Recovery" by author and clinician Andrew J. Schreier. This podcast explores discussions regarding important issues related to addiction and recovery. Information you learn here is not typical of what you will find in academic textbooks and resources; and comes from the experiences of a clinical supervisor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and licensed professional counselor and the work with individuals and others involved in this field. Listen as guests join the show and cover a wide range of topics looking to educate individuals, families, communities, organizations, institutions, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone else impacted by addiction and recovery. Content is not intended to be treatment and is not affiliated with any specific group.

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 Episode 8: Cognitive Intervention Series (Part 2) – Paying Attention to Your Thinking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:58

The first step to tapping to the power of your thinking is to increase awareness of the thoughts going on inside of your mind. Learning how to pay more attention to your thinking is a skill that requires effort. In … Episode 8: Cognitive Intervention Series (Part 2) – Paying Attention to Your Thinking Read More »

 Episode 7: Cognitive Intervention Series (Part 1) – Introduction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:22

The first episode in this series talks about the importance of our thinking when it comes to addiction and recovery. How does thinking play a role in addictive behavior? This series looks into paying attention to our thinking, the power … Episode 7: Cognitive Intervention Series (Part 1) – Introduction Read More »

 Episode 6: Unmanageable or Unable to Manage Without? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:14

Life becoming unmanageable due to alcohol and drug use is one of the first steps towards recognizing powerlessness over addiction. However, some people believe their life has not become unmanageable because they continue to hold jobs and function in day … Episode 6: Unmanageable or Unable to Manage Without? Read More »

 Episode 5: How Does It Work? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:50

“It works if you work it” is a popular saying the sober community. Treatment, counseling, support meetings, and spirituality are just some of the ways people work their recovery. Throughout the years there have been a number of programs and … Episode 5: How Does It Work? Read More »

 Episode 4: Asking for Help | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:41

Trying to stay sober from alcohol and drugs is difficult, challenging, and overwhelming. Trying to do it in your own makes it even harder to achieve. Yet time and time again people who battle addiction attempt to do just that. … Episode 4: Asking for Help Read More »

 Episode 3: Testing Yourself | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:42

People test themselves when it comes to their addiction even after they have embarked on the journey in recovery. How does this happen? Why test your strength against something you are powerless over? This episode talks about the temptation people … Episode 3: Testing Yourself Read More »

 Episode 2: Rewarding | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:52

Rewarding can be a fast track way to using alcohol and drugs. Celebrating, feeling good, and hard work can lead someone to thinking they “deserve it” and thus leading to rewarding themselves by using. This episode talks about the concerns … Episode 2: Rewarding Read More »

 Episode 1: Talking Addiction & Recovery – Introduction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:42

What is “Talking Addiction & Recovery” about? What is the purpose behind the Podcast? Who is the intended audience? What is going to be talked about? The first episode answers all these questions.

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