Dr. Adi Jaffe: Redefining Recovery and Ditching Stigmas
The minute you say the word mine is the only way we're done, and because of that, you are only the second sort of person in the provider space who's been on here after the people from Lionrock, because they also, while having more stricter rules than I love, are not always the only way thinking, and I respect them for that.
Picture this: two advocates, Jay Shifman and Dr. Adi Jaffe, sitting down for a raw, no-holds-barred chat about addiction and recovery. In this episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', Jay and Adi bond over their shared experiences and a mutual disdain for the stigma surrounding substance misuse. They even laugh about their past bleached-blond hair days—Jay's nod to Eminem and Adi's pre-Eminem phase.
But it’s not all fun and games; the conversation dives deep into more serious topics, including the innovative IGNTD Recovery program founded by Dr. Jaffe. This program takes a unique approach to recovery, focusing on harm reduction and personalized care without labels. Adi's book, 'The Abstinence Myth', also gets a spotlight, challenging traditional recovery models and offering fresh perspectives on what it means to be in recovery.
This episode is a full-circle moment for Jay, who found solace in Adi’s work during his own non-traditional recovery journey. They discuss the power of cannabis, hypnosis, and other alternative methods that have helped countless individuals find their own paths to recovery. If you're tired of the one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery, this episode is a must-listen. It’s an engaging, heartfelt discussion that promises to inspire and offer new hope for those grappling with addiction.