Is it wise to date other people in recovery? While they are on the same journey as us, we also run the risk of losing everything if they relapse. Do we even consider these factors when getting into a relationship? When deciding to get married? When choosing to have children? How do you know, once they have relapsed, whether to support them or protect yourself? We talk to Stacey about all these questions and more in this episode. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? We talk about where the research started, what it means, and how it is informing the treatment of mental health and addiction. We take the ACEs test to see if we can ace it and talk about our experiences with childhood trauma. For more info on ACEs and to take the test for yourself, go to https://acestoohigh.com/. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Step 11, the 11th Step, where we seek to increase our relationship with our higher power. We also stop trying to attain certain outcomes in our life. Further, we ask for guidance to do our higher power's will, not ours. We talk about what this looks like in someone's daily life, how they can apply the meaning of this step to further their peace and serenity. What is god's will for us? How do we pray? We talk about all of these and more. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

What is Narcan? Or Naloxone? How does it work? Is it effective in treating overdose? Is the only reason to provide Narcan ethical? Should Narcan be free? What about the argument that insulin isn't free? We delve into many of these questions and with the help of Erin, we explore how Narcan and insulin are different, along with all the reasons we need to distribute Narcan to as many people as possible. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

What is a relapse? What does it take to avoid relapse? Can we really stop people from relapsing? What can we do after a relapse? Are the 12 step programs too soft on relapse? Too hard? We take on these questions and more in our conversation about relapse. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Ever wondered what the Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA, ACoA) program is all about? We invite Sarah to tell us all about the ACA program. How it works, what they consider to be the problem, who qualifies to work the program, how the program addresses the problem. While not a substitute for addiction recovery, per se, ACA might be a wonderful complement to explore the roots of recovery and stop the generational passage of addiction. Check out the ACA Fellowship Book on Audible. When you use our link to sign up for a free 30-day trial, we earn a small commission! Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Step 10 conversation that gets to the reasoning for doing the 10th Step. Why do we continue to look at ourselves, actions, emotions and attitudes regularly? How do we take this look? What types of things do we look at? What is the purpose of the Tenth Step? Do we keep working the steps again if we have Step 10 to keep us in check? We talk about all these topics and more. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

We have Josh from the Unashamed Recovery Podcast on to tell us about the Celebrate Recovery program. We talk about how the program works, any differences that might exist from the typical 12 step model, and who the program might work well for. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. 

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IP 30: Mental Health in Recovery seems to be a controversial informational pamphlet. We explore what it really says in this pamphlet and what implications is has for the program. Does it really say that we can be prescribed MATs and still be clean? Skip to around 30 minutes if that is all you want to hear about. Before that we explore some comments about our last 2 episodes and the presidential candidates stances on drug policy. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Racism, discrimination and oppression are a part of our world.  Since recovery is a subset of the same people that are in our world, it makes sense to conclude that these unfortunate truths are also a part of recovery.  What does it look like in action in our community?  What barriers face minority groups in getting to and finding recovery?  Our guest Sylvia helps us explore the world of recovery through the minority experience lens, hoping to open the discussion about recovery and how we can help be more inclusive to minority members.  Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at [email protected],  or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.