Dusty Burrows: Embracing Multiple Roads to Recovery
Episode Overview
Recovery can start before abstinence, challenging the traditional narrative of sobriety Embracing harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment, and psychedelic-assisted recovery Highlighting the importance of diverse pathways to recovery and the need for open-mindedness Encouraging self-exploration and understanding that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to healing Advocacy for embracing and supporting individuals exploring different avenues to recovery
If one way doesn't work, being open to another way could make the difference in somebody's life.
Ever wondered if there's more than one way to reclaim your life from addiction? This episode of 'The Sober Bartender' brings you an enlightening chat with Dusty Burrows, a seasoned professional in the mental health and addiction field. Dusty’s journey is anything but ordinary—he grew up in AA meetings and later became a counselor, driven by his own battles with substance use. But his story doesn't stop there.
Now a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Dusty specializes in a wide array of recovery techniques, from harm reduction to psychedelic-assisted therapies. His approach is all about flexibility and finding what works best for each individual. Brandi Kelly, your host, dives deep with Dusty into the various recovery paths available today, like Recovery Dharma, Celebrate Recovery, SMART Recovery, and more.
They discuss how recovery can start even before complete abstinence and the importance of keeping an open mind. If you or someone you know is navigating the maze of addiction recovery, this episode is packed with valuable insights that could change the way you think about healing.