Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
The Professional Ex
The Professional Ex
The Professional Ex
Friday 24th July 2015
Join Kenneth Anderson and Trina Hope, Ph.D., as they discuss the role of former addicts as counselors and the importance of harm reduction in addiction treatment.
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Get the buttons here!The Professional Ex: Can Former Addicts Make Effective Addiction Counselors?
I think what we can say from the perspective of what the numbers show is that people who use drugs as a group tend to also engage in other deviant behaviors at higher levels than people who don't use drugs.
Can someone who has battled addiction truly understand and help others in the same struggle? In this engaging episode of Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS, host Kenneth Anderson sits down with Trina Hope, Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, to explore this very question. Dr.
Hope brings a sociological lens to the discussion, examining whether deviant behaviors can change over time and what that means for those who have walked the path of addiction and now aim to guide others through recovery. The conversation takes a deep dive into the Texas addiction treatment scandals, where 'clean' counselors were caught in dishonest behaviors, raising questions about trust and stability in the field. Dr.
Hope also discusses the importance of harm reduction strategies, emphasizing that understanding the complex nature of addiction is crucial for effective treatment. This episode offers a nuanced perspective on whether former addicts can be successful counselors and sheds light on the broader challenges of addiction treatment.