China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah Namirembe
China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah Namirembe
Dean
Dean
Dean
Sunday 10th April 2022
Dean's journey of overcoming addiction in Kampala highlights the power of community support and diverse recovery methods.
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China Scherz, George Mpanga, and Sarah Namirembe
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Dean's Journey: Overcoming Addiction in Kampala
Having come to view alcohol as a family disease, I wish my family friends would attend alcohol anonymous groups where they could learn more.
Imagine facing the daily battle of addiction in a place where cultural norms and modern recovery methods collide. This episode of 'I Closed the Depot: Addiction and Recovery in Kampala' introduces you to Dean, a man from Kampala, Uganda, who has bravely navigated his path to sobriety. Dean opens up about his struggle with alcohol and the transformative journey he embarked on through an inpatient recovery program and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings.
His story is a testament to the power of community support and the diverse approaches to tackling addiction in Uganda. The podcast sheds light on how Ugandans are responding to alcohol-related problems, revealing the high per capita consumption rates despite a significant portion of the population abstaining from alcohol entirely. Dean's narrative is not just about his personal battle; it underscores the broader impact of alcohol on families and communities.
He emphasizes the importance of involving loved ones in the recovery process, advocating for family participation in AA groups to better understand and combat alcoholism together. This episode is drawn from a comprehensive four-year research study funded by The University of Virginia and The National Science Foundation of the United States, with approval from The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. It offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of traditional practices and modern recovery techniques in Kampala.
Whether you're personally affected by addiction or simply curious about how different cultures approach this universal issue, Dean's story is both enlightening and hopeful. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of addiction recovery in Uganda.