Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Marcel Gemme Drug Education Child Approved
Marcel Gemme Drug Education Child Approved
Marcel Gemme Drug Education Child Approved
Friday 25th October 2024
Marcel Gemme shares his journey from addiction to helping families combat substance use disorders through innovative education programmes.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Marcel Gemme shares his personal story of overcoming addiction.
- Innovative drug education through the Soup programme.
- Practical advice for parents on supporting their children.
- Importance of honest communication about drugs.
- Resources available for families dealing with substance use disorders.
Your kids ask you for money to buy groceries. Don't give them the money. Go buy the groceries for them.
Marcel Gemme, a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist and the founder of DRS, joins The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return to share his journey and expertise in helping families combat substance use disorders. Marcel’s story begins with a shocking family incident that made him aware of the dangers of drug addiction at a young age.
This early encounter led him to a career dedicated to supporting those affected by addiction, and eventually to founding resources like Addicted.org and Drugrehab.ca, which have guided thousands towards recovery in the US and Canada. In this episode, Marcel talks about his own struggles with substance use, including his teenage years experimenting with marijuana and the pivotal moment that pushed him to seek help.
He candidly discusses the financial and legal troubles that often accompany addiction, and how he turned his life around with the help of a rehabilitation programme. Listeners will also hear about Marcel’s innovative approach to drug education through his project, Soup (Substance Use Prevention Education). Designed to be engaging and accessible for children, Soup employs fun animations and a character named Soup the Dragon to teach kids about the risks of substance use.
Marcel emphasises the importance of honest communication between parents and children about drugs, offering practical advice for families navigating these difficult conversations. With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional insights, Marcel provides valuable tips for parents on how to support their children without enabling harmful behaviours. He also highlights the crucial role of education in preventing addiction, sharing how his programmes are making a positive impact in schools across North America.
If you're looking for practical advice on addiction recovery or ways to educate your children about drugs, this episode is a must-listen. Marcel's compassionate approach and wealth of experience offer hope and guidance for anyone affected by substance use disorders.