Bob Forrest
Bob Forrest
Don't Die Episode Four
Don't Die Episode Four
Don't Die Episode Four
Friday 28th April 2017
Bob Forrest and Chuk discuss addiction, treatment, and the recovery industry's challenges and solutions in this compelling episode.
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49 minutes
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Thought-provoking
Raw
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Transformative
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Author:
Bob Forrest
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Bob Forrest and Chuk on the Realities of Addiction and Recovery
I want don't die to spread across this land, because all the rest of it is all just agenda oriented.
Ever wondered why Bob Forrest started the Don't Die campaign? In this episode, Bob and his co-host Chuk dive into some heavy but crucial topics surrounding addiction and recovery. They start by discussing the controversial practice of medicating kids with adult drugs while still treating them like children. Bob shares his experiences as an addiction counselor, highlighting the OxyContin epidemic and Big Pharma's troubling role in America's addiction crisis. But it's not all doom and gloom.
The duo also talk about the Minnesota model of drug treatment and how to make sobriety appealing to young people. Bob doesn't hold back when critiquing 12-step preachers, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility and growth. He believes that planting positive seeds can make a world of difference. If you're curious about the challenges and solutions in the recovery industry, this episode is a must-listen.