Episode #18: So you want help with with your addiction or mental health? Well, it’s complicated!Episode #18: So you want help with with your addiction or mental health? Well, it’s complicated!
The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast: Exploring the Cost of Keeping Your Life Experience to Yourself
Preston Moore breaks down the messy world of addiction and mental health treatment, highlighting insurance issues and the power of sharing personal stories.
18:02•19 Jul 2019
Untangling the Maze: The Complexities of Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
“We're handling things at the crisis level. We have to wait until someone has a big, major crisis, a suicide attempt, an overdose, for us to really do something about it.”
Ever felt like seeking help for addiction or mental health is like navigating a maze? In this episode of 'The High Cost of Anonymity', host Preston Moore tackles the thorny issues that come with getting the right treatment. He dives into the frustrating world of insurance coverage, where you might find detox for alcohol but not for opiates, or a recommendation for 30 days of treatment but insurance only covers three weeks. It’s a mess, right?
But instead of just complaining about the system, Preston takes a practical approach. He suggests that being open about your experiences with addiction and mental health can make a huge difference. Sharing your story might help others feel less alone and more empowered to seek help. Preston also touches on the importance of having advocates in your community who understand these struggles firsthand.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has faced the hurdles of getting treatment or wants to understand the system better. Tune in to get a clearer picture of why it’s complicated and what we can do to make it better.
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