Recovery Internet Radio
Recovery Internet Radio
Crossroads: Addiction and Mental Illness
Crossroads: Addiction and Mental Illness
Crossroads: Addiction and Mental Illness
Sunday 23rd June 2013
Hosts Rick Atwater and Rob Ryberg explore addiction and mental illness, sharing real-life stories and discussing treatment methods in Recovery Internet Radio.
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Dual Diagnosis: Unraveling the Connection Between Addiction and Mental Illness
The line is sometimes blurry and sometimes crystal clear. Does one cause the other? How are the two illnesses related and how do they interact? Where does medication come in? Our guests this week have stories that may help to clarify some of these questions and give us a glimpse into the complexities of recovering from two things rather than one.
Ever wondered if addiction and mental illness are two sides of the same coin? In this episode of Recovery Internet Radio, hosts Rick Atwater and Rob Ryberg tackle this intricate topic head-on. They dive into real-life stories that highlight the often blurry, yet sometimes crystal-clear, relationship between these two challenges. Do they feed off each other, or is one the root cause of the other? And where does medication fit into the recovery puzzle?
These are just some of the tough questions Rick and Rob explore. With guests who have walked this difficult path, the episode offers a raw and honest look at what it means to battle both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously. The hosts emphasize the importance of professional help and self-honesty in navigating these turbulent waters.
By sharing personal journeys, the episode sheds light on the complexities of dual diagnosis and aims to bring clarity to listeners who might be facing similar struggles. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that promises to leave you with a deeper understanding of how these two issues intertwine and what it takes to recover from both.