Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
Dealing With Mental Health In Sobriety W/ Danielle Theriot
Dealing With Mental Health In Sobriety W/ Danielle Theriot
Dealing With Mental Health In Sobriety W/ Danielle Theriot
Monday 6th December 2021
Pej Alaghamandan and Danielle Theriot explore the crucial link between mental health and sobriety in 'Peji's Recovery Corner'.
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Mental Health and Sobriety: Insights from Danielle Theriot
I always fall out sometimes, but when I was working a solid program, AA only covers so much.
What happens when mental health issues and addiction collide? In this episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner', Pej Alaghamandan chats with Danielle Theriot about her journey through the tangled web of mental health struggles and addiction. Raised in Orange County, California, Danielle faced mental health challenges from a young age, which eventually led her down the path of substance abuse. Her story is one of resilience, recovery, and redemption.
With nine years of experience working in substance abuse treatment, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and personal insight to the conversation. Pej and Danielle dive into the complexities of treating co-occurring disorders, highlighting the benefits of medication-assisted treatment and the crucial role therapy plays in recovery. They also discuss the dangers of self-medicating and how COVID-19 has reshaped addiction treatment. Throughout their discussion, the importance of compassion, understanding, and self-care in sobriety is emphasized.
Danielle candidly shares her experiences, noting that while programs like AA are helpful, they only cover part of the recovery journey. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the intersection between mental health and sobriety, offering valuable insights for anyone touched by addiction.