Episode 23: ‘From The Continent - Part Two‘Episode 23: ‘From The Continent - Part Two‘
Flat Out Recovery
Explore toxic friendships and addiction treatment differences in the UK and Switzerland with insights from Jacques and Richard's personal journey.
33:36•16 Sept 2021
Navigating Toxic Friendships and Addiction: Insights from the UK and Switzerland
“Those people that I do a treatment process with are fellow passengers, and it takes quite a while for these things to develop into friendships.”
Ever thought about how toxic friendships can affect your journey to recovery? In this engaging episode of 'Flat Out Recovery', Richard Woodward takes you through the potential pitfalls of harmful relationships, especially during rehab. But that's just the beginning. You'll also hear from Jacques, who shares his unique perspective on addiction treatment in both the UK and Switzerland. Jacques dives into the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction and compares reduction therapy with the AA process.
Richard adds his own experiences from rehab, highlighting the delicate art of building supportive friendships. And don't miss out on 'The Chronicles of Reg', where Reg and Norman have a quirky chat about gardening. This episode is a blend of serious insights and light-hearted moments, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction recovery.

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