April’s Recovery Highlights: Involuntary Commitment, Alcohol Awareness, and More
And so, yeah, that's definitely an interesting and we, when we did Anna Lemke's book, it definitely opened up my mind and my thinking on these things has evolved quite a bit from The First Day I walked into an aa meeting cause for me when I first got into recovery, I mean, and it was just my myopic way of seeing things.
Ever wondered what happens when addiction recovery meets public policy? In this special live edition of 'Recovery in the Middle Ages', Mike and Nat are joined by Grant Boyken from Sober Lining Playbooks to tackle some pressing issues. They dive into involuntary civil commitment, shedding light on its complexities and implications for those struggling with addiction.
It's also Alcohol Awareness Month, and the trio discuss the importance of raising awareness and the steps we can all take to support this cause. But that's not all – process addictions get a spotlight too, revealing how behaviors can become compulsive and disruptive. As always, the episode is peppered with the unique blend of humor and sincerity that Mike and Nat bring to every discussion.
From sharing their personal stories to engaging in 'Monkster’s Speak' and 'The Week in Weird', this episode is packed with valuable insights and a touch of light-heartedness. Tune in for a technologically challenged yet newsworthy conversation that promises to be both informative and entertaining.