Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Can you be Addicted to Drugs and Free at the Same Time? A Question of Autonomy
Can you be Addicted to Drugs and Free at the Same Time? A Question of Autonomy
Can you be Addicted to Drugs and Free at the Same Time? A Question of Autonomy
Tuesday 20th September 2022
Join Nathan McLean and Corey Williams as they explore if someone addicted to drugs can still have autonomy, challenging common beliefs about addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Addiction and Autonomy: Can They Coexist? Recovery Machine Podcast Weighs In
It's not a complete and utter loss of autonomy.
Imagine being dependent on a substance just to get through the day. Now, ask yourself: does that person have any real freedom to make their own choices? In this episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams dive into this thorny issue. They tackle the question head-on: can someone addicted to drugs still have autonomy?
Drawing from their own journeys and a wealth of expert knowledge, Nathan and Corey challenge what we think we know about addiction and autonomy. They explore how addiction can limit choices but argue it doesn't necessarily strip away all personal freedom. Different drugs come with different risks and consequences, making the discussion even more complex. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize harm reduction—a set of practices aimed at minimizing the negative fallout of drug use.
They push for compassionate, evidence-based drug policies and aim to dismantle the stigma surrounding addiction. Environmental and personal factors also play a significant role in addiction and recovery. Nathan and Corey highlight how stress, life circumstances, and socioeconomic factors can make recovery more challenging. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is another hot topic they cover. Using medications like methadone or buprenorphine to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings has its critics, but the hosts argue these medications can be lifesaving tools for many.
This episode isn't just a deep dive into addiction; it's a call for more understanding and compassion. Nathan and Corey bring their personal experiences to the table, making for a raw, transformative listening experience that will leave you questioning your own assumptions about addiction and autonomy.