The Life Change Center
The Life Change Center
Doctor & Sobriety Advocate Shares Hitting Bottom after DEA Bust-Part 2 (Episode 6)
Doctor & Sobriety Advocate Shares Hitting Bottom after DEA Bust-Part 2 (Episode 6)
Doctor & Sobriety Advocate Shares Hitting Bottom after DEA Bust-Part 2 (Episode 6)
Sunday 8th May 2022
Dr. Chuck Smith recounts his journey from addiction to recovery and offers insights into addiction science and treatments in this episode of Recovery and Company.
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Get the buttons here!Doctor's Redemption: From DEA Bust to Addiction Advocate
Like I said, I wasn't, and still am, a student of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. And what really gets my attention amazes me This Day that just how well they described the dopamine reward system, without having any idea what it was.
What happens when a doctor finds himself on the wrong side of the law due to addiction? In this gripping episode of 'Recovery and Company', Dr. Chuck Smith opens up about his harrowing journey from writing fraudulent prescriptions for thousands of pills to hitting rock bottom after a DEA bust.
His candid story is not just about the fall but also about the rise—how he clawed his way back to sobriety, regained his medical license, and now serves as an addictionologist and recovery advocate. Dr. Smith doesn’t shy away from discussing the gritty details: the vulnerable dopamine reward system, the phenomenon of craving, and the ever-looming threat of fentanyl. He also dives into the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment and various other treatment options that can make a real difference.
This episode is packed with invaluable insights for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one. Dr. Smith’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, no matter how deep the pit may seem.