In this podcast, we kick off the journey by diving into the controversial topic of anonymity within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
Annmarie advocates for recovery rights and we shine a spotlight on The Right to Recovery Bill and tackling addiction's financial toll on society. We challenge perceptions about drug consumption rooms, scrutinise Scottish rehab claims and acknowledge the limitations professionals face.
If you enjoyed this episode we recommend watching this one with special guest Clare Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeO5YLfY0EQ&t=3102s
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00:00 Embarking on the Journey
08:00 The Anonymity in AA
11:45 Annemarie's Foundation
17:00 A Glimpse into AA's Past in 1980s London
20:00 Illuminating a New World Perspective
21:00 "Fake It Till You Make It"
22:00 Steps 4 and 5
28:00 Scotland's and Cocaine: Past and Present
34:00 Decoding Treatment: The Substitute Prescription
37:00 The Unethical Landscape of Methadone Scripts
42:00 Stigma's Surprising Virtue
49:00 Navigating Trust Amidst Relationship Trauma in Recovery
59:00 Rediscovering Life: Drug-Free and Brain Scans
01:05:00 Advocating for the Recovery Rights: The Right to Recovery Bill
01:13:00 The Price Tag of Addiction
01:15:00 Reflections on "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" and Stigma
01:18:00 Debunking the Value of Drug Consumption Rooms
01:22:00 Scrutinising Scottish Rehab Claims: Following the Money Trail
01:28:00 Beyond Lifestyle: Addiction is Not a Choice
01:35:00 The Limitations of Professionals in Solving the Problem
01:38:00 Addressing Poverty: The Sedative Struggle
01:40:00 Revisiting the Right To Recovery Bill
01:45:00 Trailblazers in the Journey of Recovery
01:50:00 Embracing a Life of Service