Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
99 The New Odyssey House Journals - Anna Christophorou
99 The New Odyssey House Journals - Anna Christophorou
99 The New Odyssey House Journals - Anna Christophorou
Friday 26th May 2023
Anna Christoforou discusses drug addiction and recovery in New Zealand, featuring unique treatments and the impactful Speed Freaks Charitable Trust.
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Get the buttons here!Anna Christoforou: Insights from New Zealand's Addiction Recovery Landscape
Episode Overview
- Anna Christoforou shares insights into drug addiction and treatment in New Zealand, highlighting the prevalence of alcohol as the primary problematic substance.
- She discusses the establishment of the Speed Freaks Charitable Trust and its impact on recovery and community connection.
- Anna reflects on the challenges and successes in addiction recovery, emphasizing the role of behaviour and trauma in complex addiction.
- The conversation delves into the measures of success in addiction recovery, questioning the significance of abstinence versus life quality.
- Listeners gain valuable perspectives on substance use issues and the remarkable efforts dedicated to fostering recovery and community inclusion.
Addiction is behaviour and underneath complex addiction often lies trauma. I sometimes wonder if abstinence is the best measure or is life quality the outcome we should be measuring?
Ever wondered how addiction recovery looks on the other side of the world? In this episode of 'Odyssey House Journals', TV news legend Randall Carlisle sits down with Anna Christoforou, who spent five years as an operations manager at Odyssey House in New Zealand. Anna shares eye-opening details about the primary substances her clients struggled with—spoiler alert, it might not be what you think.
She dives into the unique treatment approaches used in New Zealand, where clients come from, and how these programs are funded. But that’s not all. Anna also introduces us to the Speed Freaks Charitable Trust, a running and walking program that has become a beacon of hope and recovery for many. This initiative isn’t just about physical fitness; it’s about building a supportive community and offering a fresh start to those battling addiction.
Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Anna paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs faced by those in recovery in New Zealand. Whether you’re personally affected by addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about global approaches to recovery, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Randall and Anna’s conversation is both heartfelt and informative, shedding light on the broader societal impacts of addiction and the importance of community support.
Tune in for a compelling discussion that goes beyond borders to explore the universal struggle and hope in addiction recovery.