Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
51. Fun Activities and Recovery
51. Fun Activities and Recovery
51. Fun Activities and Recovery
Monday 2nd December 2024
Discover how fun activities can aid in addiction recovery and reduce relapse rates. Tune in for insights from Dr. Keenan and Dr. Del Tredici.
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Author:
Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
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Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Engaging in fun activities can significantly reduce relapse rates.
- Many Americans are unaware that primary care doctors can treat opioid use disorder.
- Ireland is seeing a trend of reduced alcohol consumption, driven by younger generations.
- A study found that higher levels of enjoyable activities correlate with greater life satisfaction post-treatment.
- Encouraging patients to find fun activities can be a crucial part of their recovery journey.
If you can fill that empty hole with fun activities, it can give you a little bit of dopamine. It can help prevent more drug use
Ever wondered how fun activities can play a role in recovery from substance use disorder? In this episode of Addiction Medicine Journal Club, Dr. John Keenan and Dr. Sonya Del Tredici dive into the intriguing link between enjoyable activities and successful recovery. They discuss a recent study from Drug and Alcohol Dependence, which shows that engaging in fun, non-drug-related activities can significantly reduce the chances of relapse and boost life satisfaction during early recovery.
The hosts share personal anecdotes, with Sonya mentioning her gardening and new dog, while John talks about running marathons and reading Harry Potter with his child. They also touch on a survey revealing that many Americans are unaware their primary care doctors can treat opioid use disorder, and discuss the surprising trend of reduced alcohol consumption in Ireland. This episode is packed with insights on how simple pleasures can be a powerful tool in the journey to sobriety.
Don't miss out on learning how to make recovery a more enjoyable and sustainable process. Tune in to find out more about the importance of fun in the path to recovery and how it can make a real difference.