Mark Leeds, D.O.
Mark Leeds, D.O.
The Quitting Drinking Timeline: What Does The Quitting Alcohol Timeline Look Like?
The Quitting Drinking Timeline: What Does The Quitting Alcohol Timeline Look Like?
The Quitting Drinking Timeline: What Does The Quitting Alcohol Timeline Look Like?
Wednesday 29th September 2021
Dr. Mark Leeds explains the quitting drinking timeline, discussing detox programs, harm reduction, and future treatments for alcohol addiction.
13 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Hopeful
Transformative
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Mark Leeds, D.O.
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
381 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!The Journey to Sobriety: Mapping Out the Quitting Drinking Timeline
The quitting drinking timeline varies depending on the individual's level of alcohol dependency, but a good detox program can help manage severe withdrawal symptoms. Harm reduction methods like pharmacological extinction with naltrexone or psychedelic therapy may also be effective.
Quitting alcohol is no small feat, and understanding what to expect can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Mark Leeds, an osteopathic physician with a deep expertise in addiction treatment, walks listeners through the timeline of quitting drinking. From the initial withdrawal symptoms to long-term recovery strategies, Dr. Leeds offers a roadmap that’s both practical and hopeful.
He discusses specialized detox programs that provide medical and nutritional support to ease withdrawal symptoms, making the early stages of sobriety more manageable. But it doesn’t stop there. Dr. Leeds also explores harm reduction techniques like pharmacological extinction with naltrexone and even the emerging field of psychedelic therapy. These methods can be game-changers for those looking to reduce their alcohol intake or quit altogether.
The episode takes a deep dive into college binge drinking, a prevalent issue that often goes unaddressed, and highlights the importance of remote support systems for those in recovery. As if that’s not enough, Dr. Leeds looks ahead to the future of alcohol treatment, pondering the possibility of a true cure for alcoholism.
Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help navigate the path to an alcohol-free life.