MartinJon

Recover Yourself: Out from Under the Influence

MartinJon

  • Understanding Treatment Centers

Understanding Treatment Centers

Sunday 30th August 2020

Explore the complex role of treatment centers in recovery with April Garcoli, focusing on self-awareness, qualified counseling, and evidence-based treatments.
49 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging

About this podcast

Recover Yourself: Out from Under the Influence
Author:
MartinJon
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
81 (View all)
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

The Complex World of Treatment Centers: Balancing Care and Business

Treatment centers are one of the places that everyone quietly judges as they are, by design, meant to attract those who society pushes to the outskirts. As organizations, their missions are not always as benevolent as they may seem.
Ever wondered about the true nature of treatment centers? In this episode of 'Recover Yourself', host MartinJon sits down with April Garcoli, the owner of Recovery Concepts and Consulting, to pull back the curtain on these essential yet often misunderstood institutions. Treatment centers are crucial for those battling addiction, but they exist in a paradoxical space, straddling the line between altruistic care and business operations.
Garcoli sheds light on how these centers can sometimes be seen as places for society's outcasts, yet they provide vital support and resources for recovery. She dives into the challenges they face, balancing their mission to help with the need to remain financially viable. Throughout their conversation, Garcoli emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in recovery, the necessity of qualified counselors, and the value of evidence-based treatments.
She also encourages listeners to explore their passions and seek alternative support systems beyond traditional treatment centers. This episode offers a nuanced look at the world of treatment centers, highlighting both their potential pitfalls and the opportunities they present for those on the path to recovery.