David Vartabedian
David Vartabedian
Get Real Sobriety: Issues on Treatment for Drug & Alcohol Abuse ft. Adam B.
Get Real Sobriety: Issues on Treatment for Drug & Alcohol Abuse ft. Adam B.
Get Real Sobriety: Issues on Treatment for Drug & Alcohol Abuse ft. Adam B.
Tuesday 15th March 2022
Join David Vartabedian and Adam B. as they discuss the challenges of accessing addiction treatment and the importance of supportive communities.
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55 minutes
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David Vartabedian
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers to Addiction Treatment: Insights from David Vartabedian and Adam B.
You're never going to stop the influx of drugs if there's a demand in the United States, you know, or in the world, and so you know my whole you know soapbox is that we need to.
Ever wondered why getting into treatment for drug and alcohol abuse can feel like climbing a mountain? In this episode of 'Get Real Sobriety', host David Vartabedian teams up with Adam B., program manager for CATA residential treatment in Santa Barbara, to tackle this pressing issue head-on. With a combined 41 years of sobriety, David and Adam bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to the table.
Their conversation sheds light on the hurdles many face when seeking treatment, despite the availability of state-funded programs like Medi-Cal. Adam opens up about his nine-year journey to sobriety and emphasizes the crucial role of a supportive community in recovery. They discuss why longer stays in treatment can be beneficial and why making these options more accessible is vital.
Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone else, this episode offers valuable insights and real-world solutions to some of the biggest challenges in addiction treatment. Tune in for a candid and heartfelt discussion that might just offer the perspective you need.