Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Real Recovery Talk
113 - 5 Min or Less: I can see through your stage character!
113 - 5 Min or Less: I can see through your stage character!
113 - 5 Min or Less: I can see through your stage character!
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Tom Conrad explains why 30 days isn't enough for addiction treatment, focusing on the 'stage character' clients present and the need for thorough recovery.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Unmasking the Real You: Why 30 Days Isn't Enough for Addiction Treatment
It's going to take time for a good clinical team to do their investigation. We're like little private eyes, got to figure out what's going on with the individual, what the underlying causes are.
Imagine stepping into a treatment center, ready to leave addiction behind. You put on your best face, your 'stage character', hoping to impress and blend in. But how long can you keep that act up? In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, host Tom Conrad dives into the fascinating concept of the 'stage character' and why a mere 30 days in treatment often falls short.
Tom explains that when clients first enter treatment, they often present a persona designed to protect their image. However, this facade usually starts to crack after about three weeks, revealing the true self underneath. It's at this point that the real work begins. Tom shares his personal journey, highlighting how his own sponsor once told him he didn't have a drug and alcohol problem but a personality problem.
This episode sheds light on the crucial role of clinical teams who act like detectives, observing and understanding these underlying issues. They need time to peel back the layers and hold clients accountable, ensuring that actions align with words. The episode underscores the complexity of recovery, emphasizing that it's not a quick fix but a gradual process requiring time and effort.
If you're curious about why 30 days might not be enough to truly address addiction, this episode offers eye-opening insights into the importance of patience and thoroughness in the journey to sobriety.