Episode 015 - Underneath it AllEpisode 015 - Underneath it All
Recovery Road
This week Merrit is joined by Jill Lloyd, a CASAC and Professor to talk about how trauma and substance abuse are intertwined, how schools can educate the youth on substance abuse, and the numbing of society. Purchase a copy of Merrit's book "Lost...
27:46•10 May 2021
Unraveling Trauma and Substance Abuse: Insights from Recovery Road Episode 015
“My mind was blown that there's just such a thick history of trauma and not that it's all necessarily childhood abuse.”
Have you ever wondered how trauma and substance abuse are intertwined? In this eye-opening episode of 'Recovery Road', host Merrit Hartblay teams up with Jill Lloyd, a CASAC and Professor, to explore this intricate connection. Jill shares a poignant story from a women's co-occurring group, revealing how early abuse often leads to substance use. This conversation underscores the urgent need for prevention education, particularly in schools.
The discussion also touches on the numbing effect of society and the critical role of addiction medicine education for doctors. Merrit and Jill dive into the complexities of benzodiazepine use in early recovery and stress the importance of doctors conducting thorough bio-psycho-social assessments. They also discuss the significance of family involvement in treatment and the impact of marijuana legalization on opiate use. Wrapping up, they call for greater youth engagement in substance abuse education.
If you're interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of addiction and the vital role of education and engagement, this episode is a must-listen.
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