Real Recovery Talk

By Tom Conrad, Ben Bueno, Dr. Pamela TambiniHealth & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

Real Recovery Talk episodes

August 02, 2018 27 - Is It Ok to Use Steroids While in Recovery for Drug Addiction?
A lot of people, especially those in recovery for drug addiction, are looking for the next best quick-fix.

For most addicts in recovery, steroid use isn't considered to be a relapse (by them). They walk into a treatment center and their first desired step of recovery is to change their appearance.

Whether, you're numbing your pain with drugs and alcohol, or taking steroids for fast results, you're looking for an external quick-fix to change your internal well-being.
25 min
July 26, 2018 26 - What is The Ideal Length of Stay in an Addiction Treatment Center?
Understand the different levels of treatment as well as the length of time you can expect each level to require from you. Also, what you should tell a loved one about their expected length of stay. You'll also hear about the factors that will contribute to this length of stay.
24 min
July 26, 2018 26 - What is The Ideal Length of Stay in an Addiction Treatment Center?
Understand the different levels of treatment as well as the length of time you can expect each level to require from you. Also, what you should tell a loved one about their expected length of stay. You'll also hear about the factors that will contribute to this length of stay.
24 min
July 19, 2018 25 - Why 12-Step Programs Don't Work - And Why They Do
If you or a loved one have tried a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous and weren't successful this episode is for you.
Find out what works and what doesn't work in the typical 12-step recovery program.
Our guest, Ron, will also teach you what it takes to conduct an intervention to get someone you love into treatment for their alcohol or substance abuse issues.
46 min
July 19, 2018 25 - Why 12-Step Programs Don't Work - And Why They Do
If you or a loved one have tried a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous and weren't successful this episode is for you.

Find out what works and what doesn't work in the typical 12-step recovery program.

Our guest, Ron, will also teach you what it takes to conduct an intervention to get someone you love into treatment for their alcohol or substance abuse issues.
46 min
July 12, 2018 24 - How to Avoid Bad Addiction Treatment Center
There's been a lot of media coverage revolving around the drug and alcohol treatment centers in South Florida who are just in it to make money. Most of these places will leave an addict in worse shape than when they arrived. It's scary! But there are signs you can look for and ways for you to identify the ones to avoid.
33 min
July 12, 2018 24 - How to Avoid Bad Addiction Treatment Center
There's been a lot of media coverage revolving around the drug and alcohol treatment centers in South Florida who are just in it to make money. Most of these places will leave an addict in worse shape than when they arrived. It's scary! But there are signs you can look for and ways for you to identify the ones to avoid.
33 min
July 05, 2018 23 - Traci Small: A South Florida Addiction Treatment Success Story
It wasn't until she was arrested and faced losing custody of her son that Traci finally found the treatment she needed to overcome her addictions.

She shares what motivated her and how her family helped her get into treatment and keep on track in her recovery.

If you have a loved one struggling with addiction or alcohol abuse, this episode will give you some direction and encouragement.

You can connect with Traci and the team on the show through our private Facebook Group at RealRecoveryTalk.com/facebook

If you'd like to know what you can do right now so you're ready when your loved one seeks treatment, download our free Pre-Treatment Checklist at RealRecoveryTalk.com/checklist
59 min
July 05, 2018 23 - Traci Small: A South Florida Addiction Treatment Success Story
Traci's addiction to opiates and alcohol had to end or she'd lose custody of her son. Hear about what motivated her and how her family was instrumental in getting her to treatment and staying on track in her recovery.
59 min
June 28, 2018 22 - Nick Conti: From successful career to a near death heroin overdose
Nick Conti was raised in a wonderful and supportive family in Pittsburgh, PA. He played sports, excelled in school and went on to graduate with a business degree. He earned his way into a great career and had everything going for him by all outward appearances. Listen to how he ended up overdosing on heroin and spending a week in the hospital looking for an opportunity to get more drugs?
1 hr 9 min

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