Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh
Building Successful Programs (with John Curtiss)
Building Successful Programs (with John Curtiss)
Building Successful Programs (with John Curtiss)
Tuesday 27th September 2022
John Curtiss shares his expertise on building successful addiction recovery programs with Michael Walsh on the Landmark Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Creating Effective Recovery Programs: Insights from John Curtiss
The whole treatment field and lord knows, we needed to look at all the different issues that people bring to the party, including all the co-occurring.
What does it take to build a successful addiction recovery program? In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Michael Walsh sits down with John Curtiss, President of the Community of Recovering People Board of Directors and The Retreat. With nearly two decades at the Hazelden Foundation under his belt, Curtiss brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table.
He shares his journey from being a chemical dependency counselor to holding various executive roles, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of addiction treatment. Curtiss delves into the Retreat model, which emphasizes alcoholism as a primary illness and advocates for total abstinence and active participation in step recovery over time. He highlights the importance of life skills in recovery and stresses that treatment should be both accessible and affordable—core principles that align with Landmark Recovery's mission.
The conversation doesn't stop at treatment models. Curtiss also discusses the vital role of community involvement in addiction recovery. He explores the benefits of sober travel and events, and the myriad recovery options available. As he puts it, 'if you don't like our flavor, try another flavor, because there are so many out there'. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in building or benefiting from effective recovery programs.
Tune in to hear Curtiss's expert take on creating successful addiction recovery programs and the various paths to sobriety. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers hope and actionable steps toward a healthier future.