The Davenport

A Discussion About Addiction w/ Dr. Aaron Cannon


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On this week's episode Jamie and Guy welcome back another one of their favorite guests, Dr. Aaron Cannon. Drawing on his years of experience working with inmates in the California Department of Corrections (prison), Dr. Cannon shares his insights on addiction.  He defines addiction as continued use of a substance (or an activity) despite adverse consequences. They discuss how almost anything can become an addiction. From addictive behaviors like pornography or gaming that disrupt marriages to drug addictions that contribute to people becoming incarcerated, they cover it all in this episode.   To conclude, they discuss the challenging road to recovery from addictions , acknowledging that although it can be difficult, it is possible to recover from addictions.

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For more information on Dr. Cannon's book, Education and Empowerment for the Twenty-first Century Parent: A Practical Guide For Raising Healthy and Well-Adjusted Teens,  click here: https://amzn.to/2OcfRyr

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About  Jamie and Guy:

Jamie Pyatt LCSW  is a mom, avid beach lover, exercise enthusiast, and a licensed clinical therapist with over 20 yrs of experience. She has worked in hospice care, child abuse intervention, and was an adoption facilitator for 13 years. Jamie loves working with individuals, couples, and teens as they embrace their personal stories and surf the daily waves of life. She makes friends wherever she goes and has a laugh that brightens any room. She believes each one of us deserves love, happiness, and connection ❤️Get to know Jamie better @therealjamiepyatt

Guy  Balogh is a father of three, car enthusiast, an entrepreneur and small business owner (shout out to @holsterbrands), and a professional business and life coach. Guy loves working with individuals to think bigger, take risks, and maximize opportunities. His quick wit and talent for storytelling pair well with his desire to find the positive in any situation. Get to know Guy better   @therealcoachguy

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