Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Special Guest: Scott The Recovery/Addiction Specialist
Special Guest: Scott The Recovery/Addiction Specialist
Special Guest: Scott The Recovery/Addiction Specialist
Tuesday 8th February 2022
Scott and Dr. Jacques de Broekert discuss addiction recovery, exploring personal experiences, treatment methods, and the importance of support systems.
37 minutes
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About this podcast
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Dr. Jacques de Broekert
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Scott's Journey: From Addiction to Advocacy
Ironically, Years Later I stopped using drugs because I hated being Scott.
What happens when someone who has battled addiction becomes an advocate for recovery? In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert chats with Scott, a seasoned Recovery/Addiction Specialist. Scott opens up about his personal struggles with addiction and his path to sobriety, sharing valuable lessons learned along the way. He dives into the role of isolation and peer groups in addiction, and the ongoing debate between harm reduction and abstinence.
Scott also discusses his research on addiction treatments, including the use of suboxone and the challenges associated with it. Throughout their conversation, the importance of support systems in recovery is highlighted, emphasizing a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to those battling addiction. Scott's mantra, 'It's not about getting clean, it's about staying clean', resonates deeply as he shares his journey from addiction to advocacy.
Tune in for an honest, insightful discussion that sheds light on what it really takes to overcome addiction.