The sad truth is that most physicians in the U.S. aren't too knowledgeable at helping a person detox and recover from a substance dependence (even doctors that work at MAT programs, medical detox facilities, and $10,000-per-day rehabs). Dr. Ken Starr of Ken Starr MD Wellness Group discusses this topic with host, Matt Finch, in this 152nd episode of the show.

Matt Finch and Chris Scott discuss the topic of harnessing anger in a healthy and adaptive way to overcome a substance use disorder, behavior addiction, or bad habit. Resources:

• ElevationRecovery.com
• Fit-Recovery.com
• OpiateAddictionSupport.com

Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss how pain can go on for many years or life even after an injury has healed, and how our brain can make the pain worse by obsessing over the pain and the injury. They also discuss the worsening addiction crisis in America and the potential for new addictions with new technological advancements.

Matt Finch does a solo-cast on the recent data complied which analyzes COVID-19 risks amongst people with substance use disorder (SUD). According to the study, people with SUD have significantly higher risks for COVID-19. Matt covers the stats on this and SUD subtypes.

Matt Finch interviews his mother, Jane Richmond, about her life growing up with alcoholic parents and how things changed when her dad joined AA, the abandonment, codependency, and health issues she faced and overcame, and how for close to 4 decades she has been helping others with their body/mind/spirit health.

Matt Finch and Chris Scott discuss earthing (aka grounding) and the mechanisms of action, health benefits, and applications for addiction recovery. Additionally, they talk about various supplements, books, and other resources that have helped them at various times in their lives post-addiction.

Matt Finch and Chris Scott discuss a variety of addiction recovery topics including consistency, full engagement, growth, self-reliance, rebuilding your life, and constant-and-never-ending-improvement (CANEI).

Matt Finch and Chris Scott discuss their alcohol addictions, what it was like being dependent, what it was like going through acute withdrawal and delirium tremens (DTs), and what life is like now using natural therapies for feeling good, natural highs, and other healthy and adaptive habits.

Matt Finch and Chris Scott discuss the many potential benefits of low dose naltrexone (LDN) therapy, including addiction recovery, mental health, and even chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's Disease, and more.

Matt Finch and Chris Scott discuss the latest research on mindfulness-based therapies, meta-awareness, positive psychology, urge surfing, distress tolerance, and more.