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A Memoir - Lisa Smith was a bright young lawyer at a prestigious law firm in NYC when alcoholism and drug addiction took over her life. What was once a way she escaped her insecurity and negativity as a teenager became a means of coping with the anxiety and stress of an impossible workload.

We speak to author Patrick O’Neil – Gun Needle Spoon. This memoir follows a punk rock pioneer on his slide into drug abuse and life as an armed robber, all the way through life in recovery and what it’s like to look back on those times, knowing all the while that he is still under the threat of three strikes, a twenty-five-to-life prison sentence waiting. He has no choice but to deal with it all drug free. During punk rock’s heyday, Patrick O’Neil worked at the San Francisco’s legendary Mabuhay Gardens. He went on to become the road manager for Dead Kennedys and Flipper, as well as T.S.O.L. and the Subhumans. He holds an MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles. http://patrick-oneil.com/gun-needle-spoon/

Author Sarah Benton - talks recovery with us .. When people think of the 'typical' alcoholic, images of the 'fallen-down' drunk come to mind. Most do not think of professional men and women with successful careers, vibrant families, and active social lives. However, high-functioning alcoholics exist in great numbers, are unseen, and suffer no less than their struggling, failing counterparts. They include corporate presidents, politicians, teachers, tradesmen, law enforcement officials, lawyers, physicians, and even stay at home parents, who are by most accounts successful. https://www.amazon.ca/Understanding-High-Functioning-Alcoholic-Breaking-Finding/dp/1442203900

show gone bad, world expert wants to cut interview short.. thought provoking conversations had by all .. Talk Recovery Radio is a live show that is inclusive, but something went wrong today, opinions matter, but they do not trump.. and this show is a good example why the Recovery Movement is needed, there is no shame in addiction.. hear the show and tell us your thoughts at https://www.facebook.com/TalkRecoveryVancouver/

today on Talk Recovery radio we speak about recovering from trauma with the help of the 12 Steps..how do we deal with mass shootings from far away? are we powerless? are the 12 Steps trauma informed?

the Multidisciplinary Psychedelic Harm Reduction for PTSD and Addiction Treatment Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Canada envisions a world where psychedelics and marijuana are safely and legally available for beneficial uses, and where research is governed by rigorous scientific evaluation of their risks and benefits. MAPS supports research into the safety and effectiveness of ayahuasca-assisted treatment for drug addiction and PTSD. MDMA for PTSD

Two guests, the show starts with the discussion of Recognizing and facing alcohol and drug misuse in older adults, with Dr. Harry Haroutunian, M.D, author of Not as Prescribed, followed by our second guests, Caleb Shearer, Co-founder of Solid Ground Addiction Treatment and the Solid Ground Narrative Project – helping men re-frame their stories of addiction and recovery.

Sex Addiction Therapy, the book Jagged Little Edges, and the book Diagnosing and Treating Addictions, all in one great show... an hour of recovery

It was on January 1st, 2010 that I made a decision that forever changed my life… Up until that point I believed there were aspects of my life that were out of my control. Bad things happened to everyone, especially me, and unfortunate circumstances were not my fault and just part of life. My ‘situations’ were thrust upon me, largely due to a belief that I was a magnet for finding myself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Aside: Seriously? Did I believe that crap? Short answer, yes…yes I did.

an interview with the authors Dr. Raju Hajela, Sue Newton and Paige Abbott, Addiction is Addiction is a book that looks at how treating Addiction as a disease can radically improve outcomes by using a holistic approach that balances the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of treatment needed for recovery. Whether you suffer from Addiction, know someone who does, or work in the healthcare field, Addiction is Addiction provides a comprehensive path to understanding, living with, and recovering from the disease.

Vancouver Author Philip Be’er, “Learning to Love -Your Guide to Personal Empowerment” joins us this Thursday on Talk Recovery Addiction Radio Show. Listen to our show every Thursday on 100.5 fm. to listen to past shows click here Few people recognise that love can only be felt by a person when they’re feeling Unconditionally accepted (not judged or criticised) Securely Connected Deeply Connected Learn about the Love Salons (study groups) in the Greater Vancouver region where participants meet regularly to support one-another doing the challenging exercises that accompany each chapter.

INSANE is a memoir delineating a young woman’s journey from a fragmented childhood, through tenacious hope, to a continuum of wellness. Riddled with eating disorders, addiction, and bipolar disorder, INSANE shines light upon extreme darkness.

“Too much shame and silence surround addiction. Burwell’s terrific memoir will move dialogue forward on one of the top health problems of our time.” — Greg Williams, director of The Anonymous People“Exquisitely detailed, this book chronicles the tortuous journey to recovery for both addicted individuals and all those who love and care for them.” — Katherine Ketcham, coauthor of Broken and Teens Under the Influence

humorist Dana Bowman chronicles her struggle with alcoholism—and subsequent recovery—through the prism of early motherhood, offering empathy, comic relief, and encouragement for moms everywhere.

Shawn Poppi Sabhaney, a Registered Acupuncturist with a focus on Addiction, PTSD and Trauma Related Injuries.

“Chronic pain affects as many as 30 percent of Americans . . . there are about 320 million people living in the United States, which means that approximately 110 million of them are likely to have chronic pain.” —Peter Przekop

Project Starlight - The Addiction Workshop. A workshop that trains the next generation of naturopathic doctors and allied health professionals (RMTs, DCs, PTs, OTs, etc ) how to ask the right questions, screen for addiction and provide referral to treatment

DO YOU REALLY GET ME? explains to readers: -The meaning of Theory of Mind and how it applies to having empathy for others - What the I-M Approach is and how it helps to reach your potential - The differences between a “white" lie and a “strategic” lie and why we tell them - Why we feel the need to belong and to establish connections with others - The various forms of alienation and how it affects us

while a handful of treatment are available to help opiate addicts, there are currently no options other than cold turkey for coke, meth, and other stimulants. ... some of the conversation of today's show

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