A Way Through

008 - Youth Addiction Recovery Advocacy with Greg D. Williams


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Welcome to A Way Through, a podcast brought to you by Archway Academy! The purpose of this podcast is to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible!

**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

This week, Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC, is joined by Filmmaker and Long-Term Recovery Advocate, Greg D. Williams. Managing Director of Third Horizon Strategies, and Generation Found, Greg and fellow Director, Jeff Reilly use the gift of storytelling to convey what it’s really like to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Throughout the conversation, Sasha and Greg also talk about how independent film can be used to create positive change within communities and why starting the conversation around adolescent recovery matters.

A Way Through invites you to join in on the conversation and hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing. Be sure to subscribe to A Way Through to stay updated on each new episode and leave a review of the show!

Topics Discussed:

  • Connecting through the Power of Storytelling through Documentaries
  • Focusing on the Life of Recovery vs. the Depths of Addiction
  • The collective experience of taking action towards Youth Recovery
  • Reducing the stigma behind Adolescent Addiction
  • Additional Resources:

    • Generation Found Film: http://generationfoundfilm.com
    • High Watch Media: https://www.highwatchmedia.com
    • The Anonymous People: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/view/id/1546
    • Tipping the Pain Scale: https://www.tippingthepainscale.com
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        • About Archway Academy:

          Welcome to A Way Through, brought to you by Archway Academy, "Where Education Meets Recovery."

          Archway is a sober high school located in the sunny heart of Houston, Texas. We meet the individual educational needs of teens recovering from Substance Use Disorder with care, compassion, respect, and rigor.

          Archway is the largest recovery high school in the nation. We are here to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different IS POSSIBLE - This is a Way Through.

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