Dr. Lina Racicot, Living with the Little Devil Man author, and Director of Graduate Psycholgy at AIC CollegeDr. Lina Racicot, Living with the Little Devil Man author, and Director of Graduate Psycholgy at AIC College
Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.
Dr. Lina Racicot talks about her book titled, Living with the Little Devil Man, the tragic loss of her son Sterling and her work at American International College as Director of Graduate Psychology to create awareness about substance use and to erase the associated stigma.
40:37•11 Nov 2022
Breaking the Chains of Addiction: Insights from Dr. Lina Racicot
“But when you see something every day you don't notice, right, yeah, but yeah, that's. Yes, alcohol use disorder, especially during The Past Few Years, right through the pandemic, we've seen so many people turn to alcohol for coping, whether it was the stress of the pandemic or loneliness, boredom or isolation.”
Imagine facing the twin battles of addiction and the devastating loss of a loved one. That's the reality for Dr. Lina Racicot, who shares her deeply personal journey on this episode of Healing Voices Project. Dr. Racicot opens up about her own struggles with addiction and the heartbreaking loss of her son, Sterling. She delves into her book, 'Living with the Little Devil Man', offering a raw and honest look at the impact of addiction on families.
As the Director of Graduate Psychology at AIC College, Dr. Racicot is on a mission to dismantle the stigma surrounding substance use. She discusses the Allies in Recovery's Craft model, which provides strategies for dealing with a loved one's addiction. You'll also hear about how addiction affects the brain and the added challenges posed by the pandemic. Dr. Racicot stresses the importance of educating youth on substance abuse and recognizing the potential for greatness beyond addiction.
She highlights the crucial role of addressing trauma in the recovery process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, offering hope, compassion, and practical advice.
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