Guest Maria Kontarini, as a diplomat for the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the early 2000s, helped restore stability in Bosnia after the Bosnian War—a conflict known for human-to-human atrocities. Years later, with a person-centered understanding of people and the powerful influence of social context on behavior, she believes humans’ potential for good will outshine their potential for violence, as long as we create communities of listening, empathy, and shared responsibility.

Episode #24: Peace and Social Justice Will Follow Once We Better Distribute “Nutrients for the Human Soul."

Self-Help

Addiction

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse & Drug Recovery

Alcohol, Addiction & Recovery

Health & Wellness

Sexual Health & Wellbeing

The Two Pillars of Recovery® serve as reminders to individuals with addiction/serious substance use disorders of how nature works and how to work with nature to establish recovery.  If someone with addiction wishes to prevent undesired substance use, Keep your distance! reminds them that talent and good intentions do not guarantee behavior, and lifestyle changes are often necessary.  Ask for help! reminds them that lasting recovery from addiction is far more likely when they continuously cultivate healthy connections with others.

Beyond The Two Pillars of Recovery® reinforces the message of hope and practical action delivered by the original two pillars while speaking to the much larger group of people in our communities who do not meet criteria for serious substance use disorders, inviting them to reflect on risks inherent in their use of substances and other behaviors in light of their personal risk tolerance.

Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery

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Geoff Kane

Geoff Kane, MD, MPH

Episode #24: Peace and Social Justice Will Follow Once We Better Distribute “Nutrients for the Human Soul."

Episode #24: Peace and Social Justice Will Follow Once We Better Distribute “Nutrients for the Human Soul."

Episode #24: Peace and Social Justice Will Follow Once We Better Distribute “Nutrients for the Human Soul."

Friday 20th December 2024

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Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery