Pioneers in Addiction Studies: A Panel of Experts Share Their Wisdom
If we're willing to collectively take that risk, perhaps we'll be like The Hiv Movement, the cancer movement, the movements that have come before us, where we just say it's not okay anymore for us to be treated like we're some second-class citizens and stand up, and the people who have been successful have got to be the ones who start.
Ever wondered what the future holds for addiction treatment? In this compelling episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', Neil Scott brings together a panel of distinguished experts to discuss just that. Featuring Dr. Paula Heller-Garland, Dr. Kirk Bowden, Dr. Phyllis Gardner, Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, Sherry Layton, and Dr. Frank Davis, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives.
Recorded at the 2015 Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP) Conference, the panel dives into the importance of professional collaboration, state licensing for addiction counselors, and the roles of key organizations like the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). The experts also share their views on the challenges faced by those in recovery and the transformative power of treatment and support.
Whether you're a professional in the field or someone on their own recovery journey, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.