Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh
Redefining Recovery: Innovations and Challenges (with Tim Cheney)
Redefining Recovery: Innovations and Challenges (with Tim Cheney)
Redefining Recovery: Innovations and Challenges (with Tim Cheney)
Tuesday 9th May 2023
Join Tim Cheney and Michael Walsh as they discuss innovative addiction treatment approaches and the need for compassionate care on the Landmark Recovery Podcast.
56 minutes
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Michael Walsh
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Tim Cheney on Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment
Episode Overview
- Tim Cheney and Michael Walsh delve into the challenges faced by underserved populations suffering from SUDs
- They highlight the importance of addressing co-occurring mental illness and addiction, emphasizing the need for longer-term treatment to achieve sustainable recovery
- Insightful discussions on harm reduction, co-occurring treatment, and the imperative need for educating professionals in the medical field to better address addiction and mental health
- Emphasis on individualised treatment and the imperative to change the narrative and language surrounding addiction as a health issue
- Insightful dialogue shedding light on the complexities of addiction treatment and the essential steps needed to help more individuals live better, healthier lives
I think we need to change the language and the policy around this because what happens today is not stigma; we're not going to get anywhere on the no major social event has moved forward on stigma whether it's women's rights whether it's gay rights whether it's black rights, any of the movements that have happened have all been discrimination.
Imagine navigating the choppy waters of addiction recovery for over four decades. That’s exactly what Tim Cheney has done, and in this episode, he sits down with Michael Walsh to share his journey and insights. Tim, a passionate advocate for addiction treatment reform, brings a wealth of experience to the table, especially when it comes to addressing the needs of underserved populations struggling with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs).
His innovative, long-term treatment program in Maine is just one of the many topics they cover. Tim and Michael dive deep into the progress made in treating patients with co-occurring mental illness and addiction. They highlight the importance of raising awareness and educating both professionals and the public about the realities of addiction. The conversation touches on medication-assisted treatment, comorbidity, and the stigmatization that often surrounds medication in recovery.
Tim is a strong proponent of a more individualized approach to treatment, emphasizing education, communication, and community support as key components. One of the most compelling parts of their discussion is the need to shift our perspective on SUDs from a criminal justice issue to a medical and health issue. Tim's experiences and insights shed light on the complexities of addiction treatment and the critical steps needed to help more individuals achieve sustainable recovery.
If you're interested in understanding the challenges and innovations in the addiction treatment industry, this episode is a must-listen.