77: Seeking Treatment Before Hitting Rock Bottom with Dave Jansa77: Seeking Treatment Before Hitting Rock Bottom with Dave Jansa
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Today, Dave Jansa, of We Face It Together, talks about how he helps people get through a part of addiction treatment that sometimes tends to be overlooked. There are some people who suffer from addiction who have not necessarily hit their rock bottom....
29:58•5 Dec 2019
Breaking the Rock Bottom Myth: Early Intervention with Dave Jansa
“We need to start thinking about addiction like any other chronic disease. Catching it early can lead to better outcomes and a better quality of life.”
Picture this: you're struggling with addiction, but you haven't hit that so-called 'rock bottom'. Does that mean you should wait until things get worse? Dave Jansa from We Face It Together argues that you don't have to. In this eye-opening episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', Dave chats with host Duane Osterlind about the importance of seeking help before reaching the lowest point.
Drawing from his own journey, Dave shares how he started drinking in high school and became a heavy marijuana user, which derailed his education. Now, he's 32 years alcohol-free and passionate about early intervention. He believes the traditional 'rock bottom' mindset is flawed and can delay crucial treatment. Dave offers coaching to help people change their thinking and addictive behaviors before they face severe consequences.
He introduces tools like the recovery capital index and the ASAM criteria, comparing addiction to other chronic diseases like diabetes. His message is clear: early intervention can lead to better outcomes and a higher quality of life. If you're curious about how to catch addiction early and make lasting changes, this episode is a must-listen.
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