Robert McClellan
Robert McClellan
Real Sobriety Ep. 43
Real Sobriety Ep. 43
Real Sobriety Ep. 43
Thursday 24th November 2016
Robert McClellan breaks down the Surgeon General's report on addiction as a brain disease, urging a shift from stigma to compassionate treatment.
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Addiction: The Surgeon General's Groundbreaking Report
We must help everyone see that addiction is not a character flaw. It is a chronic illness that we must approach with the same skill and compassion with which we approach heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Imagine if addiction was treated with the same seriousness as heart disease or diabetes. In this eye-opening episode of the Real Sobriety Podcast, Robert McClellan unpacks the U.S. Surgeon General's bold statement that addiction is a brain disease. For too long, society has stigmatized addiction as a moral failing. This report challenges that outdated view and calls for a compassionate, medical approach to treatment.
Robert discusses how recognizing addiction as a disease can transform not just individual lives but also our entire healthcare system. He emphasizes the importance of community support in recovery, sharing his personal experiences and heartfelt advice. If you're tired of the stigma surrounding addiction or know someone who is, this episode offers a fresh perspective and a hopeful path forward.