Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster

Real Recovery Talk

Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster

  • 432 - Marijuana and Recovery: Does it exist?

432 - Marijuana and Recovery: Does it exist?

Sunday 13th October 2024

Explore the complexities of using marijuana in recovery with Tom Conrad, Ben Bueno, and Johnny A. Honest reflections on sobriety and relapse.
64 minutes
Honest
Informative
Raw
Engaging
Thought-provoking

About this podcast

Real Recovery Talk
Author:
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Marijuana in Recovery: A Controversial Debate

Episode Overview

  • Exploring the role of marijuana in recovery.
  • Personal stories of temptation and relapse.
  • Importance of honesty and open-mindedness in sobriety.
  • The impact of maintenance drugs on long-term recovery.
  • Spiritual experiences and their role in staying sober.
How could I have so much peace, right? How could I have so much joy?
This episode of Real Recovery Talk, hosted by Tom Conrad, dives into the often-controversial topic of marijuana use in recovery. Tom, alongside co-host Ben Bueno and guest Johnny A., explores whether marijuana has a place in the recovery journey. Johnny shares his own experiences with marijuana, both during his addiction and in his recovery process. He reflects on moments of temptation and relapse, providing a raw and honest account of his struggles and triumphs.
The conversation also touches on the broader implications of using marijuana as a 'maintenance' drug and its potential impacts on sobriety. The hosts discuss the importance of open-mindedness, honesty, and willingness to share one's struggles in the recovery community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the complexities of recovery and the role that different substances can play in it.
By the end, you'll be left pondering your own views on marijuana and recovery, and perhaps gain new insights into the journey of staying sober.