Courage Recovery

In this episode I will be discussing the hazards of unaddressed co-occurring issues whether they be other mental or physical health conditions.

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www.Courage-Recovery.com

This is the second of a 2 part set of episodes on the addiction cycle focusing on the consequences of use on the mind, body and spirit.

Significant focus is on Cognitive Dissonance and Cognitive Distortions and how they play a major role in shaping the negative tinted lens that we see the world and ourselves through.

Resources:

"Feeling Good" by David Burns M.D.

Free "The Addiction Cycle" PDF available at www.Courage-Recovery.com for subscribers

This 2 part podcast covers essential aspects of the addiction cycle to help people find understanding, compassion and a strategic perspective on gaining and sustaining recovery.

Helpful for the newcomer, established people in recovery and even families of addicts.

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www.Courage-Recovery.com

The holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with vacations, great food, social gatherings and unfortunately, triggers. Tips for smoothing out your path are covered to get you thinking strategic today so you can have more fun and peace of mind during these special life events.

Here are the 4 tips covered:

1. Stick with your routine

2. Plan ahead

3. Resentment Traps

4. Seasonal Affective Disorder

Resource referenced:

Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20364722

Re: General Holiday Tips

“Tips for preventing the holiday blues,  staying sober“

https://www.hazelden.org/web/public/hol21202.page

The Disease of Addiction is a progressive, chronic illness of the brain's reward system where substance use for short-term reward persists despite long-term negative consequences.

This discussion expands on the illness as well as common points that cause some to hesitate accepting the diagnosis.

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A core element of addiction involved in influencing the perceptions and behaviors of addicts is the malfunctioning reward center of the brain called the Limbic System. This episode looks at this element through the perspective of Survival Instinct Behaviors and how they differ between addicts and non-addicts.

Resources of note:

"Pleasure Unwoven" DVD by Kevin McCauley

Addiction stigma influences us from within and from society. Raising our awareness can help us reach out to others and sustain our recovery. By the end I hope to shine a light on how essential mental health compassion is for yourself and loved ones.

Useful resourced in this episode:
- ASAM.org
- "Feeling Good" by David D Burns M.D.

Courage Recovery is an addiction education company founded by Roger L'Hereault in 2016. 

This episode is a brief introduction to the company and covers what inspired it all as well as the type of topics that will be discussed on future shows.

This podcast's content will be centered on teaching foundational addiction and recovery concepts to benefit recovering addicts & recovering alcoholics wherever they are in the process but with a focus on the first 24 months.

Instagram @Courage_Recovery

www.Courage-Recovery.com