David Clemen
David Clemen
Dr. Sarah Nasir's Nugget
Dr. Sarah Nasir's Nugget
Dr. Sarah Nasir's Nugget
Saturday 15th November 2025
Dr. Sarah Nasir shares her journey from viewing addiction as a moral failing to understanding it as a medical condition.
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49 minutes
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David Clemen
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Addiction is a medical condition that changes the brain and body.
- Stigma around addiction treatment can hinder recovery.
- Recovery involves multiple dimensions: physical, mental, spiritual, social, financial, and aspirational.
- Trauma-informed care is crucial for effective addiction treatment.
- Education and awareness are key in preventing addiction.
"Addiction changes your brain. It changes your body."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this engaging episode, Dr. Sarah Nasir joins David Clemen on the Recovery Nuggets Podcast to share her insights into the complex world of addiction and recovery. As a dual board-certified family medicine physician with a subspecialty in addiction medicine, Dr. Nasir brings a refreshing perspective to the table.
With humour and humility, she recounts her own transformation from viewing addiction as a moral failing to understanding it as a medical condition that changes the brain and body. Her candid reflections on past judgments and the learning curve she experienced offer listeners an honest look at the journey towards compassion and understanding. Dr. Nasir also discusses her current work at a methadone clinic, where she addresses opioid addiction while witnessing the PTSD that often accompanies it.
Her approach is holistic, recognising that recovery is multi-dimensional, involving physical, mental, spiritual, social, financial, and aspirational aspects. She advocates for trauma-informed care and the importance of education and awareness in prevention. Throughout the episode, Dr. Nasir highlights the stigma surrounding addiction treatment and the need for compassionate healthcare professionals who can guide patients through recovery without judgment.
Her passion for educating the public and raising awareness shines through, as she shares her vision for a future where recovery is more accessible and stigma-free. Dr. Nasir's story is one of growth, empathy, and dedication to helping others. It's a testament to the power of understanding and support in overcoming addiction. Are you ready to explore the transformative journey of recovery with Dr. Nasir's inspiring insights?