Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera

Recovery Matters! Podcast

rebecca@ccar.us (Tommy Rosen, Phil Valentine)

  • Tommy Rosen on the Role of Medication in Addiction Treatment

Tommy Rosen on the Role of Medication in Addiction Treatment

Tuesday 6th August 2024

Tommy Rosen and Phil Valentine discuss the role of medication in addiction treatment and the value of alternative recovery methods like yoga and 12-step programmes.
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Recovery Matters! Podcast
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Tommy Rosen on Balancing Medication and Alternative Recovery Methods

Episode Overview

  • Medication has its place but shouldn't be the default approach.
  • Yoga and meditation can be powerful tools in recovery.
  • 12-step programmes offer valuable support.
  • Multiple pathways to recovery should be available.
  • Spiritual pursuit of purpose is essential in recovery.
I am not anti-medication, but I believe people ought to have options
Tommy Rosen joins Phil Valentine on the Recovery Matters! Podcast to tackle a hot topic in addiction treatment - the role of medication. Both share their personal journeys through recovery, highlighting the value of 12-step programmes, yoga, and other non-pharmacological methods. Rosen passionately discusses his concerns about the over-reliance on medication, stressing that while it has its place, it shouldn't be the default approach.
They explore the importance of offering multiple pathways to recovery and the spiritual pursuit of purpose in life. Rosen's transformation through yoga and meditation offers a fresh perspective on achieving lasting sobriety. If you're curious about alternative recovery methods or questioning the heavy reliance on medication in addiction treatment, this episode is a must-listen. How can you integrate these insights into your own recovery journey?