In today's episode, we sit down with our new Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Nazarian! Dr. Nazarian is an exciting addition who comes to use with a wealth of experience and knowledge, from his Board Certification in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, to his many years at CMHA. He is excited to bring his leadership nd knowledge to our team, and take the opportunity to learn from his new collegues as well. We are thrilled that he is joining us, get to know him more in this episode!

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Trigger Warning: Suicide. For immediate help: please call 988, or visit 988lifeline.org

In this episode of Recovery with Root, Dr. Yifrah Kaminer, the principal investigator of the Root grant-funded research study, shares his findings on a soon-to-be published study conducted by UConn Health that investigates the connection between Opioid Use Disorder in young adults and suicidality.

Dr. Kaminer is a psychiatry professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and has been practicing with UConn Health for over 30 years. He is the recipient of the first fully funded Root Grant provided by the Advanced Recovery Institute to support the research study: "Youth Opioid Overdose: Implementing Overdose Suicide Risk Assessment Solutions".

The study will be published in online journals soon, but in the meantime, Dr. Kaminer's book can be found on amazon.

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In this episode of Recovery with Root, Liz Evans, a Senior Director of Harm Reduction at Liberation Programs, shares her journey of going from Nursing to Harm Reduction. Liz shares insights from Canada and the United States, and her time living in both working in Harm Reduction. Interesting to hear and learn from her wisdom and what she has seen, done, and learned over the years.

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In this episode of Recovery with Root, Ray Bishop, a Senior Counselor at the Root Center for Advanced Recovery's Henderson-Johnson Clinic, shares his story of recovery, and how his experiences drive him to help others heal.

Ray went from living a life in active addiction where he no longer recognized himself, to going back to school, now having multiple degrees, and passions that he gets to share with those around him.

This month, Ray is celebrating 24 years in recovery! He means so much to our organization, and we know our patients are thankful to have him, as well! Thanks for sharing your story, Ray!

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In this episode of Recovery with Root you will learn more about PTSD and how EMDR can be used to help treat trauma and aid in recovery. Hope Payson, LCSW, LADC, and EMDR Consultant, discusses the impacts of proper mental health care, and how she has watched her work positively help clients work through trauma.

Learn more about Hope by checking out her website here!

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In today's episode, we sit down with New Britain Mayor, Erin Stewart, to discuss one of the Root Center's latest ventures, our FIRST ever residential treatment facility. This new facility will replace our former clinic on Whiting Street, which was where we were located prior to opening our newly remolded clinic in January of 2022, which is now on East Main Street. 

This clinic will be state-of-the-art, and provide 16 gender inclusive beds for those in need of more intensive treatment. We are fortunate to work closely with New Britain Mayor, Erin Stewart, who shares a passion for helping those who are struggling with mental health and/or addiction. With her help, we continue to expand our "roots" and find new and innovative ways to further help those in need. 

Learn more about this exciting project, and what the Mayor has in mind for the future of recovery! The facility is expected to open in the summer of 2024. Stay tuned!

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In this episode of Recovery with Root you will learn more about sleep and its impact on your overall mental health and wellbeing. Dr. Setu Vora, the Chief Medical Officer of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation discusses the importance of getting an adequate amount of sleep, the impacts of sleep deprivation, and how to improve sleep. 

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In this episode of Recovery with Root you will learn more about the Root Center for Advanced Recovery's Spravato service. Spravato is a cutting-edge treatment for depression. In this episode you will learn what it is, how it's used, who is eligible, and much more. 

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In this episode of Recovery with Root, we are sitting down with Sarah Laurel, the founder of Savage Sisters Recovery Inc. After recovering from substance use disorder Sarah wanted to offer resources to women like herself. What began organically slowly grew into a program that helped all humans through housing and street based outreach. Sarah uses her lived experiences to be of service to others and remain relatable to those still struggling. She uses her corporate background to lead the Savage team in a thoughtful, productive and sustainable manner.

Sarah shares more on her mission, and also the struggles she faces from public and political perception of harm reduction. To learn more about her cause, or to donate, please click here. 

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In this episode of Recovery with Root we sit down with Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter. Dr. Utter is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with those struggling with co-occurring mental health concerns, such as trauma and drug addiction.

Dr. Utter’s motivation for choosing this field was personal. As a child, she frequently witnessed the familial turmoil and violence that arise from such issues. Growing up in the Kensington area of Philidelphia, she has a unique perspective on the mental health and addiction epidemic that is plaguing our country. These experiences gave her a rare insight into how our life experiences and the way we see ourselves impacts our mental health, both positively and negatively.

She is an author, has a documentary, and now, a podcast, as well! To learn more or to check out her content, please visit her website here!

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