Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele

LPP Podcast

Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele

  • HARM REDUCTION & Community Healing

HARM REDUCTION & Community Healing

Friday 23rd July 2021

Join Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele as they explore harm reduction and community healing in addiction treatment on the LPP Podcast.
51 minutes
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Harm Reduction and Community Healing: Insights from Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele

In a way, harm reductionists should know this more than anybody. Is there, are there ways to balance the negative and the positive?
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies in community support and a fresh approach to harm reduction? In this episode of the LPP Podcast, hosts Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele dive into these very ideas, offering listeners a blend of personal anecdotes and expert advice. Zach opens up about a family tragedy that unexpectedly brought his extended family closer, teaching him the therapeutic power of community.
He also shares a touching story about a Five-Year-Old's surprisingly wise take on addiction, proving that sometimes, the simplest perspectives can be the most profound. Together, Zach and Dr. Peele discuss the evolving concept of harm reduction, emphasizing the importance of taking small, manageable steps toward recovery rather than striving for immediate, total abstinence.
They touch on sensitive topics like porn addiction and the dangers of completely eliminating painkillers, arguing that such extreme measures can often do more harm than good. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in understanding addiction from a more compassionate and realistic viewpoint. It’s not just about quitting; it’s about finding balance and support in the journey toward recovery.