Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele

LPP Podcast

Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele

  • Episode 7: Monday Morning Ammunition-- Stanton Peele talks about Outgrowing Addiction

Episode 7: Monday Morning Ammunition-- Stanton Peele talks about Outgrowing Addiction

Monday 24th February 2020

Stanton Peele explores outgrowing addiction with practical skills and community support in this insightful LPP Podcast episode.
15 minutes
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LPP Podcast
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Outgrowing Addiction: Stanton Peele's Fresh Take on Recovery

Environmental factors, community people's involvement and engagement in life are the most important determinants of overcoming addiction, and if we don't allow and encourage and enable people to do that, then we're going to have more addicts all the time.
Imagine if overcoming addiction wasn't about lifelong labels or rigid treatments. That's the intriguing perspective Stanton Peele brings in this episode of the LPP Podcast. Joining forces with co-host Zach Rhoads, Peele dives into the concept of outgrowing addiction through community support and practical life skills. This episode features an excerpt from Peele's appearance on 'Cultural Baggage,' a Texas-based radio show hosted by Dean Becker.
Peele, known for his book 'Outgrowing Addiction with Common Sense Instead of Disease Therapy', challenges the traditional views on addiction treatment. He argues that current methods often misallocate resources, focusing too much on intensive treatments that may not be effective for everyone. Instead, he advocates for harm reduction and the importance of recognizing non-harmful substance use. If you're curious about alternative paths to recovery that emphasize personal growth and community, this episode offers a refreshing and thought-provoking listen.