Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD

In this episode of Un-Addiction, Dr. Nzinga Harrison sits down with Erin Khar, author of "Strung Out," a memoir about her heroin addiction over 15 years. Erin takes us on a journey through the genetic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors that led to her developing an opioid addiction. Erin and Nzinga talked about the war on drugs, the fentanyl crisis in the US, the connected mental health crisis in the US, inequality within the private prison industry, how to talk to your kids about drugs, the impact that privilege/mental health resources/financial resources have on addiction and recovery...and so much more. You don't want to miss this one.

Find Erin on Twitter / IG / Threads: @erinkhar

Order Erin's book, "Strung Out," her answer to her son's first inquiries about her drug use: https://www.erinkhar.com/

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Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads / X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com

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Get ready for Season 2 of Un-Addiction, as Demi Burnett (The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise) tells Dr. Nzinga Harrison how she used alcohol to suppress characteristics of what would later be diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Demi discusses how she used alcohol through taping The Bachelor, and how ASD eventually became her greatest asset in her recovery journey. Listen as Demi gives a masterclass on how to build your recovery formula and shares tips on being authentic for anyone who's neurodivergent.

Find Demi on IG: @demi_not_lovato / TikTok: @demlia

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If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com

Mark your calendars - Dr. Nzinga's forthcoming book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" comes out JANUARY 9, 2024! Pre-order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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Phil Rutherford and Dr. Nzinga Harrison get deep into the equity of recovery, from harm reduction to representation. Phil shares why he changed his mind about harm reduction facilities and explains how his recovery pathway destination shifted from cessation of substances to, well, something bigger.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Black Faces Black Voices - https://bfbv.org/

Eight Dimensions of Wellness - https://bit.ly/3QqIrbF

Faces and Voices of Recovery:

https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/

https://www.instagram.com/facesandvoicesofrecovery/

https://www.facebook.com/facesandvoicesofrecovery

https://twitter.com/facesandvoices

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Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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Joseph Green and Dr. Nzinga Harrison have a powerfully intimate conversation about what it means to be poetically minded, and how Joseph's mission to teach young people how to find the tools they can lean on during hard times began. In this episode, Joseph reframes sobriety and recovery as only pieces to the larger picture of life, describing the kind of world Joseph would like to see and how he's helping his children build it.

Joseph Green is a professional storyteller, award-winning spoken word artist, educator, narrative disruptor, and person in sustained recovery. He advocates for and inspires those overcoming the disease of substance use disorder through his keynote speeches and workshops. In his 20-year career, he has facilitated over 5,000 workshops for people ranging from school-aged children to working adults on various topics, including substance abuse, recovery, and mental health. Joseph has traveled the country to work with youth and adults and has spoken for organizations such as the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Google, and Harvard Kennedy School's Recovery Advocacy Project Organizing Institute. He is currently featured in the documentary Tipping the Pain Scale, a film focused on the systemic failures and possible solutions for those struggling with addiction and our country's epidemic of pain.

Find Joseph on IG: @josephlmsvoice and https://josephgreenspeaks.com/

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If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.

Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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Jayson Williams and Dr. Nzinga Harrison discuss the importance of un-learning the stigma of asking for help in the face of addiction. Jayson and Nzinga discuss the impact of relationships, fun, and adventure during recovery; Jayson tells us his system of categorizing those relationships according to how supportive of his sobriety they are.

Discover Rebound, a holistic, adventure therapy facility where folks can find support for their addictions in a team-setting: https://rebound4life.org/

Instagram: @rebound4life

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com

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Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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Chamique Holdsclaw, mental health advocate, former WNBA All-Star, and daughter of two parents with alcoholism, takes us through her youth, remarkable career in collegiate and professional basketball, and sudden mental health crisis that turned her pain into strength to become a mental health advocate for high-performers. In this episode, Chamique explains how Alateen helped her understand the disease that her parents suffered from, and ultimately build resilience during a time in which she needed it the most.

Alateen is a resource for teens who are experiencing the effects of someone else's alcohol use. If you have more questions, visit: https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/

Chamique's documentary, "Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw," can be found here: https://kovnocommunications.org/films/mindgame-the-unquiet-journey-of-chamique-holdsclaw/

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.

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Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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Derek Brown and Dr. Harrison clarify the terms Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), alcoholism, and alcoholic. Derek explains mindful drinking and takes us on a journey of un-doing the stigma of non-alcohol drinkers in bars.

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.

Join Derek for Sober October and more in his substack, Positive Damage Find Derek: Instagram: @positivedamageinc Twitter: @positiveDMG https://www.positivedamageinc.com/

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Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 1 kicks off with Ed Popil, AKA Mrs. Kasha Davis. He and Dr. Harrison discuss how stigma prevented Ed from finding support sooner in his journey and spirituality as a key role in Ed's recovery journey, allowing him to uncover a much-needed conversation with his father.

If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com.

Look for Mrs. Kasha Davis' children's story hour, Imagination Station, coming soon to television.

Find Mrs. Kasha Davis on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads: @mrskashadavis or Mrskashadavis.com

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Pre-Order "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life": https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/

Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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