Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Treatment and Recovery Enhancement for Sustained Recovery with Andrea G. Barthwell, M.D., F.A.S.A.M.
Treatment and Recovery Enhancement for Sustained Recovery with Andrea G. Barthwell, M.D., F.A.S.A.M.
Treatment and Recovery Enhancement for Sustained Recovery with Andrea G. Barthwell, M.D., F.A.S.A.M.
Monday 20th October 2014
Dr. Andrea Barthwell discusses innovative strategies for sustained addiction recovery, focusing on peer support and structured activities on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Innovative Approaches to Sustained Recovery with Dr. Andrea Barthwell
If we gave people a concentrated, intensive treatment event up front and looked for some of the indices that said that they were in a place where they were going to be able to sustain the gains made in treatment, if we kept them until they achieved that and then let them go with a set of strategically applied skills, we wouldn't have to see 60% of people who enter treatment relapsing within One Year of leaving treatment.
Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of addiction recovery? You’re in good company. In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Dr. Andrea Barthwell, a leading expert in addiction medicine, to shed light on innovative approaches to substance abuse treatment. Dr. Barthwell dives into the core elements that make recovery sustainable, focusing on the role of peer support and structured activities like yoga, meditation, and journaling.
She also highlights the importance of nutrition and a tailored level of care based on individual needs. Dr. Barthwell introduces three key objectives for treatment professionals to help clients build on their initial gains and avoid relapse. She discusses seven targeted domains in treatment, each associated with emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual well-being. From understanding the differences between abstinence, sobriety, and recovery to identifying characteristics of mature recovery, this episode is packed with practical advice and insights.
Whether you’re navigating your own recovery journey or supporting a loved one, Dr. Barthwell’s expertise offers valuable guidance for long-term success. Tune in for a compassionate and informative discussion that could make all the difference.