Adult Autism: A Spectrum of Uniqueness Podcast

Episode 33 - Autism and Addiction


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On this episode of the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast Darren Frye, an autistic person, discusses his struggles with addiction and ideas as to how autistic people who struggle with addiction can help themselves.  Listen to this podcast episode and learn more about how addiction is a formidable enemy, but one that is defeatable with ongoing effort.

Here are some resources that are discussed in the podcast episode and some additional resources:

  • Smart Recovery - https://smartrecovery.org/
  • Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org/
  • Check Your Drinking - https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html
  • Narcotics Anonymous - https://na.org/
  • Can Autism Affect Substance Use or Misuse? - https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-and-addiction#takeaway
  • The Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness podcast series is hosted by Christopher Quarto - a licensed psychologist who conducts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for adults (https://chrisquarto.com).  Issues pertaining to mildly autistic adults (and neurodiverse folks who believe they are on the spectrum) are covered on the podcast including sensory sensitivities, how to make friends, regulating emotions and the role pets play as friends.  Listen and discover why your uniqueness is awesome!

    * Would you like to watch a video version of this podcast episode?  Check out the Adult Autism:  A Spectrum of Uniqueness YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4IPUmICA-ZlIERsJk3pHyqkSyPKMht9X

    * Are you interested in taking the online course for autistic adults that Dr. Quarto mentioned during the podcast episode?  If so, send him an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list to be notified about the course when it is done which will likely be in fall 2025: [email protected]

    * Are you thinking that you might be autistic but have never been professionally evaluated?  How about taking a 6-question quiz designed by Dr. Quarto to find out if autism is likely:  “Am I Autistic?” quiz link - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64db4bb606278800141be2fd

    * Are you interested in getting evaluated for autism? Dr. Quarto conducts in-person and telehealth evaluations with clients in most states across the United States! Click here to get the ball rolling: https://chrisquarto.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-testing/

     

     

     

     

     

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