Everyday Addict

 This episode we discuss Methamphetamine use, where it comes from and some of the health effects, There are long term consequences of meth use and we cover some of these.

Information was taken from the following sources 
https://fas.org/irp/agency/doj/dea/product/meth/threat.htm
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/methamphetamine/how-methamphetamine-manufactured
https://drugabuse.com/featured/the-effects-of-meth-on-your-body/
https://www.samhsa.gov/meth
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/meth-addiction/meth-capital/
https://footprintstorecovery.com/meth-addiction-treatment/

This week we discuss links and risk factors for psychosis that are related to marijuana use.  I also review a case that I had this week about this very issue that lead to some research on this topic. 
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Do you ever wonder how diagnosis are formulated or how a counselor might come the conclusion of what you might be diagnosed with. Well in this episode that is want we do, we look at how we formulate a diagnosis for substance use disorders. 

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Overdose is a very serious event and can be very scary to witness and can lead to life changing events and consequences. This episode we talk about what is an overdose and what you can do to better equipped to intervene. 

Information was taken from 
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/overdose
https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/resources/i-want-naloxone-training/
https://areterecovery.com/treatment/overdose-brain-damage/

Can you be grateful in all things ? 

Here is what I have learned about gratitude in my life. 

What is motivation? How do we define it and what are the things that bully us into resisting the motivation to change. 

If you or someone you know has decided that it is time to quit then this episode might be helpful. Today we discuss Acute and post Acute Withdrawal and what the process of treatment might look like. 

This week we cover what enabling behavior might look like and how we can take an active role in stopping this behavior. 

This week I am joined on the show by my wife and we discuss emotional hygiene and first aid.  It is hard sometimes to have compassion on ourselves and to understand that we are not failures and that we are persons of value and worth. 

Fear is a liar that robs us of the ability to take action, it is more than a stress response it can be a mind set.