Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
Sonya Del Tredici and John Keenan
57. What is Recovery?
57. What is Recovery?
57. What is Recovery?
Monday 24th February 2025
Explore new perspectives on recovery from substance use disorders with Dr. Keenan and Dr. Del Tredici as they discuss a groundbreaking study.
41 minutes
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About this podcast
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
- Recovery is more about personal growth than just abstinence.
- Four core elements of recovery: growth, honesty, responsibility, balanced reactions.
- Sports betting apps can be highly addictive due to their design.
- Challenges remain in prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
- Understanding different definitions of recovery helps tailor treatment approaches.
"Recovery is a process of growth and development, being honest with yourself, taking responsibility for change, and reacting in a more balanced way"
In this episode of the Addiction Medicine Journal Club, Dr. John Keenan and Dr. Sonya Del Tredici dive into the ever-evolving concept of recovery. They break down a new study by Zemore et al., which explores the shared meaning of recovery from substance use disorders. With a mix of personal anecdotes and professional insights, they discuss how different people define recovery and the key elements that make up this journey.
The conversation highlights four core elements: growth and development, honesty with oneself, taking responsibility for change, and balanced reactions. These elements were agreed upon by a majority of the study's participants, emphasizing that recovery is more about personal growth than just abstinence. The episode also touches on the addictive nature of sports betting apps and the ongoing challenges in prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. Dr. Keenan and Dr.
Del Tredici share their experiences and frustrations with the barriers to effective treatment, making this episode both informative and relatable. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion that sheds light on the complexities of recovery and addiction treatment.