Faust Ruggiero
Faust Ruggiero

Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery

Faust Ruggiero shares practical steps and the importance of honesty in addiction recovery with Dr. William Nelson.

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Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery

Dr. William Nelson

Heroin and opiate prescription pain medication addiction is a massive health problem that is pandemic and now threatens an entire generation of young people, aged 21-35, their families and their friends. From 2009 to 2013, Arizona deaths from heroin and prescription opiates (Percocet, Oxycodone, hydrocodone, etc) overdose have doubled and now claim the life of almost two young people per day. Nationally, more deaths now occur as a result of drug overdose than from automobile accidents. Dr. William Nelson has an ambitious goal of turning the tide of this horrible problem by cutting overdose deaths nationally by 50% in the next five years. There are a myriad of challenges that need to be accomplished in order to making such a huge impact on this overwhelming societal health problem. These challenges will be covered in a monthly show entitled, “Your Personal Road to Addiction Recovery.” The topics included in the program will include: education and prevention, public drug policy and drug laws, economics of drug industry and detox and rehab centers, latest advances in heroin and opiate addiction treatment, in-patient versus out-patient withdrawal and treatment, counseling and inner personal work for improved long term sobriety, impact of addiction on family dynamics, and other pertinent topics as they arise. Please tune in to this program and invite everyone you know that is personally affected by this overwhelming problem. Chances are, everyone you know has been personally affected or knows a friend, co-worker, or neighbor that has lost a loved one due to death by overdose. Dr. William Nelson is a nationally known expert, achieving great success in the treatment of heroin, opiate, and alcohol addiction, especially in cases where patients have failed with previous conventional treatment approaches. Dr. Nelson is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and has 20 years of experience combining the latest advances in medical science with time-honored natural therapies for optimal patient outcomes. He is the Medical Director of National Addiction Services treatment center in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information see www.naltrexpellet.com or facebook www.facebook.com/strength2overcome

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Practical Steps to Overcome Addiction with Faust Ruggiero

Episode Overview

Honesty is crucial in addiction recovery.
Practical steps and actions are necessary beyond just information.
Family involvement can significantly impact recovery.
Therapy should be both supportive and brutally honest.
Ruggiero's diverse counselling experience informs his practical advice.

“"You've got to go right to the heart of the matter and be brutal, loving and warm, but absolutely brutal in your honesty"”

In this episode of Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery, Dr. William Nelson chats with the experienced psychologist and author Faust Ruggiero. With over thirty-five years in private practice, Ruggiero brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse career working in clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, and substance abuse centers. He has also been a consultant for major corporations and a published research author.

This episode focuses on Ruggiero's book, 'The Fix Yourself Handbook', which is part of his Fix Yourself Empowerment Series. The conversation highlights practical steps and strategies for overcoming addiction, emphasising honesty and the importance of taking actionable steps towards recovery. Dr. Nelson and Ruggiero discuss the critical role of brutal honesty in therapy and the necessity of practical advice beyond just information sharing.

Ruggiero's insights are drawn from years of counselling individuals, families, and addicts in various settings, making his advice both relatable and actionable. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical guidance on their journey to recovery or looking to support a loved one through theirs. Dive into this engaging discussion to gain valuable tools and perspectives on addiction recovery.

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