Each experience with addiction is different as each Family, each person struggling with addiction challenges is different, and each path to Recovery is different. This Episode is an introduction to discovering other paths of Recovery in advance to next week's interview with Susan Ousterman. By citing Dr. Noral Volkow's blog on NIDA's site, we highlight Dr. Volkow being a strong proponent against the concept of having to hit "rock bottom" to begin a successful Recovery. To prepare for next week's conversation about Opioid addiction, the concept of Accidental and Unintentional Overdoses is a necessity. I also cite Dr. Laura Berman and her journey with losing her son to an accidental overdose. Thank you for being here, and thank you for listening. These are hard subjects and difficult conversations, which make them even more vital to hear.

1:25 - Contact Mike McGuire via his website
1:45 - Dr. Nora Volkow and her Blog on the National Institute on Drug Abuse website
2:00 - Dr. Volkow's Blog, Time to Start Talking about Pre-Addiction
3:00 - HEAL, The Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative
3:30 - Unintentional Overdose definitions per the NIDA
4:05 - Dr. Laura Berman's Interview on CBS, describing her son Sammy's Accidental Overdose from the thought-to-be purchase of Xanax, which was laced with Fentanyl

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If there is one message I can leave you with, the best you can offer your loved one battling addiction is love and a healthier you.

Walk gently, my friend.