Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Prescription Strength Hell: Interview With Addict in Recovery, Dr. Craig Swainey.
Prescription Strength Hell: Interview With Addict in Recovery, Dr. Craig Swainey.
Prescription Strength Hell: Interview With Addict in Recovery, Dr. Craig Swainey.
Tuesday 5th July 2022
Dr. Craig Swainey discusses his journey from addiction to recovery, exploring therapy, spirituality, and community support on 'Hard Knox Talks'.
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66 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!From Prescription Pills to Purpose: Dr. Craig Swainey's Journey
I don’t care how people get clean, I don’t care why people get clean, I just care that they get clean and I'm willing to help people wherever they are.
Dr. Craig Swainey, now a Medical Director at the Coleman Institute for Addiction and two methadone clinics in Richmond, Virginia, opens up about his tumultuous path to recovery. His story is a raw and honest account of how addiction can grip even those in the medical profession. After losing his wife, job, and friends, Dr. Swainey hit rock bottom. He shares, 'I finally surrendered, I didn’t know what to do, I couldn’t prescribe my way out of it.
I was broken'. His candid conversation with Daniel Unmanageable on 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.' sheds light on the personal and professional struggles he faced. From the dangers of prescription drugs to the transformative power of mood stabilizers and the 12 steps, Dr. Swainey’s narrative is both heart-wrenching and hopeful. He discusses how therapy, spirituality, and community support played pivotal roles in his recovery journey.
This episode offers a unique perspective on addiction within the medical community and highlights the importance of surrendering and seeking help. Dr. Swainey's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption. Tune in to gain valuable insights into overcoming addiction and finding purpose after hitting rock bottom.