Dr. Steven Proctor is the founder and principal consultant of PRO Health Group and a Senior Program Director for Thriving Mind South Florida. He is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has studied and written about Contingency Management programs, most notably in his Annals of Medicine article, Rewarding recovery: the time is now for contingency management for opioid use disorder. Contingency Management, simply put, is rewarding people, often with money, for achieving their recovery goals. While much research indicates that well-structured and adequately funded Contingency Management programs are successful, barriers persist to widespread adoption. These barriers include outdated attitudes, along with ethical and economic concerns. In this podcast, Dr. Proctor illuminates the issues surrounding Contingency Management and advocates for increased utilization of this important treatment strategy.

Dr. Steven Proctor is the founder and principal consultant of PRO Health Group and a Senior Program Director for <a href="https://thrivingmind.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thriving Mind South Florida</a>. He is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has studied and written about Contingency Management programs, most notably in his Annals of Medicine article, <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07853890.2022.2068805" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rewarding recovery: the time is now for contingency management for opioid use disorder.</a> Contingency Management, simply put, is rewarding people, often with money, for achieving their recovery goals. While much research indicates that well-structured and adequately funded Contingency Management programs are successful, barriers persist to widespread adoption. These barriers include outdated attitudes, along with ethical and economic concerns. In this podcast, Dr. Proctor illuminates the issues surrounding Contingency Management and advocates for increased utilization of this important treatment strategy.

Contingency Management Works!

Tammah Watts is a licensed therapist, certified outdoor guide, and SMART Recovery facilitator in San Diego. Her active lifestyle came to a screeching halt after an unexpected health condition left her homebound. Discouraged and in despair, one day she was surprised by a moving encounter with a small bird. Now she's written a wonderful book that shares lessons from the new direction her life took as a result of embracing the world of birdwatching.   Tammah's book is titled, "Keep Looking Up, Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching." In this podcast she describes how paying attention to life in the skies can keep us firmly grounded in a positive life here on earth.  For more information about Tammah and her new book, visit HERE

Tammah Watts is a licensed therapist, certified outdoor guide, and SMART Recovery facilitator in San Diego. Her active lifestyle came to a screeching halt after an unexpected health condition left her homebound. Discouraged and in despair, one day she was surprised by a moving encounter with a small bird. Now she's written a wonderful book that shares lessons from the new direction her life took as a result of embracing the world of birdwatching.   Tammah's book is titled, "Keep Looking Up, Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching." In this podcast she describes how paying attention to life in the skies can keep us firmly grounded in a positive life here on earth.  For more information about Tammah and her new book, visit <a href="https://www.tammahwatts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Healing From The Skies

 Dr. Allison Beck is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist based in the School of Psychology, University of Wollongong in Australia. Her recent work includes research on the effects of online SMART Recovery meetings during the pandemic in Australia. It turns out that many individuals got great benefits from participating, and the Australian government's financial support made a difference.   In this podcast Alison talks about her love of research and belief that by finding things out, we can make things better.   On a related note, Dr. Beck is involved in a new survey about SMART Recovery that is open to all those who have ever participated in a SMART Recovery meeting. Find out more HERE

Dr. Allison Beck is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist based in the School of Psychology, University of Wollongong in Australia. Her recent work includes research on the effects of online SMART Recovery meetings during the pandemic in Australia. It turns out that many individuals got great benefits from participating, and the Australian government's financial support made a difference.  In this podcast Alison talks about her love of research and belief that by finding things out, we can make things better.  On a related note, Dr. Beck is involved in a new survey about SMART Recovery that is open to all those who have ever participated in a SMART Recovery meeting. Find out more <a href="https://uow.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72jqpZLOvMPCEVo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Stay Curious

Carolyn Straub moderates a thriving online community for those interested in SMART on the social media platform Reddit. She enjoys helping others engage around how much SMART's tools and resources help those seeking recovery from addiction. In this podcast, Carolyn also shares her personal journey of recovery, which she wrote about in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry in the essay Mind On Fire.   

Carolyn Straub moderates a thriving online community for those interested in SMART on the social media platform Reddit. She enjoys helping others engage around how much SMART's tools and resources help those seeking recovery from addiction. In this podcast, Carolyn also shares her personal journey of recovery, which she wrote about in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry in the essay <a href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c00519?ref=pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mind On Fire</a>.

A Reddit Community for SMARTies

The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI GC) has spent years providing education and advocacy on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Increasingly, substance use disorders co-occur in many persons, making treatment more complex. In this podcast NAMI GC Executive Director Katie Jenkins and Hispanic Outreach and Education Coordinator Monica Olivera discuss their work to bring mental health issues to parity with other kinds of physical illnesses in terms of acceptance and treatment. 

The <a href="https://namigreatercleveland.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greater Cleveland Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness</a> (NAMI GC) has spent years providing education and advocacy on behalf of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Increasingly, substance use disorders co-occur in many persons, making treatment more complex. In this podcast NAMI GC Executive Director Katie Jenkins and Hispanic Outreach and Education Coordinator Monica Olivera discuss their work to bring mental health issues to parity with other kinds of physical illnesses in terms of acceptance and treatment.

Inform, Educate, Advocate...Repeat!

Killian Noe and Dr. Ruby Takushi co-founded the first Recovery Cafe in Seattle in 2004, envisioning a healing space for people who have experienced trauma like homelessness, substance use disorder, addiction and other mental health challenges. Today there are more than 60 cafes that work together as part of the Recovery Cafe Network across the U.S. and Canada. In this podcast Killian and Ruby describe the early days of their movement and how cafes have  grown into places of authentic connection and transformed lives.

Killian Noe and Dr. Ruby Takushi co-founded the first Recovery Cafe in Seattle in 2004, envisioning a healing space for people who have experienced trauma like homelessness, substance use disorder, addiction and other mental health challenges. Today there are more than 60 cafes that work together as part of the <a href="https://recoverycafenetwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovery Cafe Network</a> across the U.S. and Canada. In this podcast Killian and Ruby describe the early days of their movement and how cafes have  grown into places of authentic connection and transformed lives.

We're All Recovering From Something

Michael Werner is a chemist by background and a philosopher by disposition. He was also the President of the American Humanist Association at the time they were looking for a secular recovery alternative to highlight, and that was how he eventually learned about and fell in love with SMART. Michael has facilitated thousands of SMART meetings and believes at least one thing with all his heart: everyone can recover. He is the author of the recently published Quit Your Addiction Now, a book filled with practical tools for combating addictions of all kinds. In this podcast Micheal talks about how changing our thinking can change our lives, how motivation is the key to long-term recovery, and why being bold and direct is the best way for him to facilitate meetings. 

Michael Werner is a chemist by background and a philosopher by disposition. He was also the President of the American Humanist Association at the time they were looking for a secular recovery alternative to highlight, and that was how he eventually learned about and fell in love with SMART. Michael has facilitated thousands of SMART meetings and believes at least one thing with all his heart: everyone can recover. He is the author of the recently published Quit Your Addiction Now, a book filled with practical tools for combating addictions of all kinds. In this podcast Micheal talks about how changing our thinking can change our lives, how motivation is the key to long-term recovery, and why being bold and direct is the best way for him to facilitate meetings.

Selling Hope To The Hopeless

Dave Howard is a SMART Facilitator in Poway California. He spent years going to 12-Step recovery meetings before finding SMART. Now he is convinced that what SMART offers can help anyone seeking recovery no matter what perspective they bring to the table. In this podcast Dave talks about his almost 20 years of drug and alcohol misuse, reaching a crisis point in recovery, deciding to become a certified addiction counselor, and why he thinks SMART's practical tools are magic.

Dave Howard is a SMART Facilitator in Poway California. He spent years going to 12-Step recovery meetings before finding SMART. Now he is convinced that what SMART offers can help anyone seeking recovery no matter what perspective they bring to the table. In this podcast Dave talks about his almost 20 years of drug and alcohol misuse, reaching a crisis point in recovery, deciding to become a certified addiction counselor, and why he thinks SMART's practical tools are magic.

The Magic is in the Tools

Nonie Sims has facilitated SMART meetings for 14 years in Tucson Arizona. Nonie knew that SMART Recovery was the right fit for her in the first 10 minutes of her first meeting. Now she spends her time making sure others get a chance to see if it's the right recovery pathway for them too. 

Nonie Sims has facilitated SMART meetings for 14 years in Tucson Arizona. Nonie knew that SMART Recovery was the right fit for her in the first 10 minutes of her first meeting. Now she spends her time making sure others get a chance to see if it's the right recovery pathway for them too.

When You Know, You Know

Jay Phillips is the Executive Director and Board President of Seed Sower, Inc., a provider of housing and other support services for women recovering from substance use disorders in West Virginia. In this podcast Jay talks about his awakening to the great need for recovery services, the decision to leave a comfortable job and commit to a new path in life, the concept of recovery ecosystems, and the daily inspiration he gets from witnessing change in action.   

Jay Phillips is the Executive Director and Board President of Seed Sower, Inc., a provider of housing and other support services for women recovering from substance use disorders in West Virginia. In this podcast Jay talks about his awakening to the great need for recovery services, the decision to leave a comfortable job and commit to a new path in life, the concept of recovery ecosystems, and the daily inspiration he gets from witnessing change in action.

Planting Community, Growing Recovery

SMART Recovery® Podcast, a library of talks on addiction from the leading self-empowering peer support recovery group in the world. Enjoy entertaining, thought-provoking discussion with experts in the field of science-based addiction treatment and recovery.SMART Recovery provides services for those overcoming addictions of all types.

Newly minted SMART Recovery facilitator Tracy Gryp and her mentor Rick Kuplinski share their personal SMART journey and how they created better lives for themselves through the program. In the spirit of paying it forward, they now work together to bring the best support group meetings possible to their meeting participants.

Newly minted SMART Recovery facilitator Tracy Gryp and her mentor Rick Kuplinski share their personal SMART journey and how they created better lives for themselves through the program. In the spirit of paying it forward, they now work together to bring the best support group meetings possible to their meeting participants.

Sticking Together Means We Grow

Mary Beth O'Connor went from running from the law as a methamphetamine abuser to handing down the law as a judge. Now twenty nine years in recovery, Mary Beth chronicles her incredible story in her new memoir,  From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.    In this episode, Mary Beth talks about her perspective on multiple pathways to recovery, her work for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation, why she claims "Junkie" as part of her identity, and the ultimate beauty of serving those in recovery.

Mary Beth O'Connor went from running from the law as a methamphetamine abuser to handing down the law as a judge. Now twenty nine years in recovery, Mary Beth chronicles her incredible story in her new memoir,  From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.   In this episode, Mary Beth talks about her perspective on multiple pathways to recovery, her work for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation, why she claims "Junkie" as part of her identity, and the ultimate beauty of serving those in recovery.

Making My Story Useful

As SMART's Director of Meetings and Volunteers, Melina Gilbert often gets to experience a volunteer meeting facilitator's passion for what they do, and that makes her feel very fortunate. To keep that energy moving, Melina and her team are currently working hard on helping facilitators grow their skills by making the Facilitator Mentoring Program bigger and better. In this podcast, Melina talks about the purpose, benefits, and future of the Facilitator Mentoring Program, including how meeting specific challenges can increase a facilitator's comfort and confidence. 

As SMART's Director of Meetings and Volunteers, Melina Gilbert often gets to experience a volunteer meeting facilitator's passion for what they do, and that makes her feel very fortunate. To keep that energy moving, Melina and her team are currently working hard on helping facilitators grow their skills by making the Facilitator Mentoring Program bigger and better. In this podcast, Melina talks about the purpose, benefits, and future of the Facilitator Mentoring Program, including how meeting specific challenges can increase a facilitator's comfort and confidence.

It's All About Comfort and Confidence

The question of an individual's ability to control a substance or behavioral addiction has been long-debated. More than 20 years ago Dr. Jeffrey Schaler made his stance clear in his book Addiction is a Choice. Dr. Schaler remains steadfast in his conclusion that addiction is a behavior and behaviors are choices. The existential therapist and former professor at both American and Johns Hopkins Universities continues writing, speaking and advocating against the medicalization of addiction today, and makes his points with characteristic passion in this podcast.   Historical debate from the archives of Psychiatric Times:  Addiction is a Choice Addiction is a Disease

The question of an individual's ability to control a substance or behavioral addiction has been long-debated. More than 20 years ago Dr. Jeffrey Schaler made his stance clear in his book Addiction is a Choice. Dr. Schaler remains steadfast in his conclusion that addiction is a behavior and behaviors are choices. The existential therapist and former professor at both American and Johns Hopkins Universities continues writing, speaking and advocating against the medicalization of addiction today, and makes his points with characteristic passion in this podcast. Historical debate from the archives of Psychiatric Times:  <a href="https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/addiction-choice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addiction is a Choice</a> <a href="https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/addiction-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Addiction is a Disease</a>

Is Addiction a Choice?

Gee Matamoros' journey to recovery included some very dark passages. Now he travels a brighter road, and insists on enjoying life as much as possible. Fortunately for us, one of the things he enjoys most is spreading the word about SMART.     In this podcast, Gee talks about:  How his substance misuse and poor choices landed him in a psychiatric ward Why his life was everything to the extreme Walking the tight rope of his identity and doing what he was told Using substances to cover and sooth impactful moments in his life Always running from his authentic self because it wasn’t acceptable Finding SMART in rehab, where he could explore other pathways to aid in his recovery Sleeping like a baby because of the changes he’s made in life How the COVID pandemic helped launch and grow the online Spanish meetings What he’s doing now to advocate for SMART and the Latinx community Recovery being a community effort - there is support everywhere 

Gee Matamoros' journey to recovery included some very dark passages. Now he travels a brighter road, and insists on enjoying life as much as possible. Fortunately for us, one of the things he enjoys most is spreading the word about SMART.   In this podcast, Gee talks about: <ul> <li>How his substance misuse and poor choices landed him in a psychiatric ward</li> <li>Why his life was everything to the extreme</li> <li>Walking the tight rope of his identity and doing what he was told</li> <li>Using substances to cover and sooth impactful moments in his life</li> <li>Always running from his authentic self because it wasn’t acceptable</li> <li>Finding SMART in rehab, where he could explore other pathways to aid in his recovery</li> <li>Sleeping like a baby because of the changes he’s made in life</li> <li>How the COVID pandemic helped launch and grow the online Spanish meetings</li> <li>What he’s doing now to advocate for SMART and the Latinx community</li> <li>Recovery being a community effort - there is support everywhere</li> </ul>

What Was Once Hidden is Now Exposed

Dr. Stanton Peele is a lawyer, professor, psychologist, psychotherapist, and author. Of all of these titles, he’s probably best known as an advocate and pioneer in the addiction and treatment world. His new memoir, A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to Change How We See Addiction, is his 16th book that tackles addiction issues.     In this podcast, Stanton talks about:  The reaction from when his first book, Love and Addiction, was published advocating a new way to conceptualize addiction The possibility that Tom Brady is addicted to football and what it’s costing him How people can flounder against society’s feedback Addiction not being limited to substances The basis of Life Process Program How SMART correlates to his thoughts on addiction The steps cities and states are taking to implement harm reduction Not being a joiner guy, but the self-efficacy guy The motivation to write his memoir The need to make significant headway in the addiction world 

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanton_Peele" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Stanton Peele</a> is a lawyer, professor, psychologist, psychotherapist, and author. Of all of these titles, he’s probably best known as an advocate and pioneer in the addiction and treatment world. His new memoir, <a href="https://peele.net/bookstore/scientificlife.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Scientific Life on the Edge: My Lonely Quest to Change How We See Addiction</a>, is his 16th book that tackles addiction issues.   In this podcast, Stanton talks about: <ul> <li>The reaction from when his first book, <a href="https://peele.net/bookstore/love.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love and Addiction</a>, was published advocating a new way to conceptualize addiction</li> <li>The possibility that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Brady</a> is addicted to football and what it’s costing him</li> <li>How people can flounder against society’s feedback</li> <li>Addiction not being limited to substances</li> <li>The basis of <a href="https://lifeprocessprogram.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life Process Program</a></li> <li>How SMART correlates to his thoughts on addiction</li> <li>The steps cities and states are taking to implement <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">harm reduction</a></li> <li>Not being a joiner guy, but the self-efficacy guy</li> <li>The motivation to write his memoir</li> <li>The need to make significant headway in the addiction world</li> </ul>

I’m Not the Go Along Guy; I’m the Self-Efficacy Guy

Johnny Allison’s substance use started as a way to cope with the trauma of war and chaos of military life. His recovery started as a way to become the soldier and person he knew he was and could be. Today, he is a Veteran, SMART Facilitator, and the Lead of the SMART UK Veterans Program. In this podcast, Johnny talks about:  What motivated him to join the British Army The ties between his boxing career and serving in the military Why his substance use started and not understanding what was happening How the COVID isolation affected his mental health and well being How he was becoming a shadow of himself His drive and commitment to finally getting help Finding SMART and how it helped him manage his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Why he wanted to become a facilitator Creating the  1st Annual International Veterans and First Responders Webinar The best things about attending a Veterans meeting 

Johnny Allison’s substance use started as a way to cope with the trauma of war and chaos of military life. His recovery started as a way to become the soldier and person he knew he was and could be. Today, he is a Veteran, SMART Facilitator, and the <a href="https://smartrecovery.org.uk/smart_veterans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lead of the SMART UK Veterans Program</a>. In this podcast, Johnny talks about: <ul> <li>What motivated him to join the <a href="https://www.army.mod.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">British Army</a></li> <li>The ties between his boxing career and serving in the military</li> <li>Why his substance use started and not understanding what was happening</li> <li>How the COVID isolation affected his mental health and well being</li> <li>How he was becoming a shadow of himself</li> <li>His drive and commitment to finally getting help</li> <li>Finding SMART and how it helped him manage his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors</li> <li>Why he wanted to become a facilitator</li> <li>Creating the <a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/international-veteran-first-responders-webinar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 1st Annual International Veterans and First Responders Webinar</a></li> <li>The best things about attending a Veterans meeting</li> </ul>

Becoming a Shadow of Myself

Years ago, Brett Macdonald and his friends had the time of their lives backpacking across Australia. After many conversations, they realized that heavy alcohol use had become a staple in their lives. This led them to creating a “sober competition” to see who could abstain from drinking the longest. From this, a global fundraising and awareness initiative was born. Brett is now the Managing Director of EzyRaise, a global fundraising platform, whose campaigns include Dry July Australia, Take on Addiction, and the latest, Sober October USA. In this podcast, Brett talks about:  The history of Sober October campaigns in other countries How SMART Recovery became the partner and beneficiary for the US campaign Why and how to get  involved with Sober October The benefits of abstaining from alcohol Coming to your own conclusions about alcohol Useful features for participants, including an alcohol calculator and  calendar There is still time to join Sober October and support those in recovery 

Years ago, Brett Macdonald and his friends had the time of their lives backpacking across Australia. After many conversations, they realized that heavy alcohol use had become a staple in their lives. This led them to creating a “sober competition” to see who could abstain from drinking the longest. From this, a global fundraising and awareness initiative was born. Brett is now the Managing Director of <a href="https://www.ezyraise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EzyRaise</a>, a global fundraising platform, whose campaigns include Dry July Australia, Take on Addiction, and the latest, <a href="https://www.soberoctober.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sober October USA</a>. In this podcast, Brett talks about: <ul> <li>The history of Sober October campaigns in other countries</li> <li>How SMART Recovery became the partner and beneficiary for the US campaign</li> <li>Why and how to get <a href="https://www.soberoctober.com/info-hub/preparing-for-sober-october" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> involved</a> with Sober October</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.soberoctober.com/benefits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">benefits</a> of abstaining from alcohol</li> <li>Coming to your own conclusions about alcohol</li> <li>Useful features for participants, including an alcohol <a href="https://www.soberoctober.com/calculator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">calculator</a> and <a href="https://d1z02zu1tj9jnu.cloudfront.net/comfy/cms/files/files/000/001/836/original/sousa22-calendar-mood-tracker.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> calendar</a></li> <li>There is still time to join <a href="https://www.soberoctober.com/users/sign_up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sober October</a> and support those in recovery</li> </ul>

Coming to Your Own Conclusions About Alcohol

Katie Lain is the co-founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, an organization that uses the Sinclair Method to help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD).   Katie struggled a decade trying to get her drinking under control, but no programs or treatments worked. In searching the internet for answers, she found a TedX featuring Claudia Christian, How I Overcame Alcoholism, and thought what she was saying was too good to be true.   Developed by Dr. David Sinclair, the Sinclair Method works by taking naltrexone, an FDA approved medication, 1-2 hours before drinking, to block the pleasure receptors in your brain. With long-term, consistent use, it is medically proven effective at changing a person’s relationship with alcohol.   SMART Recovery is a great compliment to the Sinclair Method because it teaches people tools, like the Hierarchy of Values (HOV) and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), to help them understand why they abused alcohol and how to now live life without it.   Check out this great interview by Luke Frazier, for our show Insiders+ Access, made possible in part by the generous support of SMART Insiders+ participants.

<a href="https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/about" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Katie Lain</a> is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Thrive Alcohol Recovery</a>, an organization that uses the <a href="https://www.thrivealcoholrecovery.com/the-sinclair-method" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sinclair Method</a> to help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). Katie struggled a decade trying to get her drinking under control, but no programs or treatments worked. In searching the internet for answers, she found a TedX featuring <a href="https://youtu.be/6EghiY_s2ts" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Claudia Christian, How I Overcame Alcoholism</a>, and thought what she was saying was too good to be true. Developed by <a href="https://www.the-sinclair-method.com/definitive-statement-of-the-sinclair-method-by-dr-david-sinclairphd/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. David Sinclair</a>, the Sinclair Method works by taking <a href="https://www.drugs.com/history/vivitrol.html" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">naltrexone</a>, an FDA approved medication, 1-2 hours before drinking, to block the pleasure receptors in your brain. With long-term, consistent use, it is medically proven effective at changing a person’s relationship with alcohol. SMART Recovery is a great compliment to the Sinclair Method because it teaches people tools, like the <a href="hierarchy-of-values/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hierarchy of Values (HOV)</a> and <a href="cost-benefit-analysis/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)</a><a href="cost-benefit-analysis/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">,</a> to help them understand why they abused alcohol and how to now live life without it. Check out this great interview by Luke Frazier, for our show Insiders+ Access, made possible in part by the generous support of SMART Insiders+ participants.

Is There a Magic Pill for Alcohol Addiction?

September is National Recovery Month, but many advocates point out we can certainly recognize recovery year-round, including Keegan Wicks. He is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery. He works to ensure that the recovery spectrum of services is available and funded for anyone who needs them. In this podcast, Keegan talks about:  Why it’s okay to say “Happy” Recovery Month How Recovery Month started and has changed throughout the years His personal journey with mental health and substance use disorders How his family network helped him navigate the often-complicated recovery system Why the systems and access to recovery should never be a result of good luck and privilege The inner voice that led him to get involved and affect change Being the voice at the table with lived experience in recovery Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery’s focus and core messages of accessibility and inclusiveness Helping organizations be “recovery ready” How Congress is helping with prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts Why it’s an exciting time to highlight and show what recovery can look like How to get involved in Recovery Month initiatives, and why to stay involved 

September is <a href="https://rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Recovery Month</a>, but many advocates point out we can certainly recognize recovery year-round, including <a href="https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/people/keegan-wicks/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Keegan Wicks</a>. He is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for <a href="https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery</a>. He works to ensure that the recovery spectrum of services is available and funded for anyone who needs them. In this podcast, Keegan talks about: <ul> <li>Why it’s okay to say “Happy” Recovery Month</li> <li>How Recovery Month started and has changed throughout the years</li> <li>His personal journey with mental health and substance use disorders</li> <li>How his family network helped him navigate the often-complicated recovery system</li> <li>Why the systems and access to recovery should never be a result of good luck and privilege</li> <li>The inner voice that led him to get involved and affect change</li> <li>Being the voice at the table with lived experience in recovery</li> <li>Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery’s focus and core messages of accessibility and inclusiveness</li> <li>Helping organizations be “recovery ready”</li> <li>How Congress is helping with prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts</li> <li>Why it’s an exciting time to highlight and show what recovery can look like</li> <li>How to get involved in Recovery Month initiatives, and why to stay involved</li> </ul>

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This podcast is so helpful for anyone who has a loved one that struggles with distance use disorder. Dr King is very knowledgeable and he has great guests that are all experts in the field!

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