Richard Woodward
Richard Woodward
Episode 125: 'Recycling Recovery?'
Episode 125: 'Recycling Recovery?'
Episode 125: 'Recycling Recovery?'
Thursday 14th September 2023
Join 'Flat Out Recovery' as they explore relapse, 'Wet Houses', and the journey back to recovery in this heartfelt episode.
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Richard Woodward
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- The episode discusses the swift turnaround from relapsing to returning to recovery and the importance of seeking support.
- It highlights the disparities in access to recovery services in different areas, emphasizing the challenges faced by individuals in areas with limited resources.
- The hosts candidly share personal experiences, offering genuine and relatable insights into the complexities of addiction and recovery.
- The discussion encompasses the potentially fatal nature of unsupervised withdrawal and challenges the misrepresented portrayal of addiction in the media.
- The hosts provide a compelling call to action, encouraging listeners to seek help and research available support services for addiction and recovery.
Addiction doesn't discriminate. You see all sorts of people from all kinds of walks of life in recovery.
Ever wondered how to navigate the rocky road of relapse and make it back to recovery? In this episode of 'Flat Out Recovery', the hosts tackle the tough questions surrounding relapse, including how to treat someone who falls back into addiction and then reappears, and whether this is just 'treatment hopping' or a genuine attempt at recovery.
The conversation doesn't shy away from the hard truths, discussing the necessity of 'Wet Houses'—places where people can drink in a supervised environment—and why these controversial facilities have become essential for some. The episode also dives into the importance of owning your own story and how addiction is often misrepresented in the media. With raw honesty, the hosts share their personal experiences, offering a genuine look at the ups and downs of recovery.
This episode is perfect for anyone grappling with relapse, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to understand the complexities of addiction and recovery. It's a candid, heartfelt discussion that challenges misconceptions and encourages listeners to seek out the support they need.