Geoff Kane
Geoff Kane, MD, MPH
I need help: Where do I start?
I need help: Where do I start?
I need help: Where do I start?
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Dr. Geoff Kane shares insights on coping with substance use disorder, focusing on seeking help and community support in 'Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery'.
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63 minutes
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Author:
Geoff Kane
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Starting Your Recovery Journey: Insights from Geoff Kane
When it comes to helping people extend abstinence, whether it's from one substance or multiple substances or whatever, getting familiar with themselves and without struggling or fighting it, just getting those urges in perspective.
Feeling overwhelmed by addiction and not sure where to begin? Geoff Kane, MD, MPH, dives into the nitty-gritty of substance use disorder in this episode of 'Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery'. With a mix of science and personal experience, Dr. Kane breaks down the biology behind addiction and offers practical advice for both individuals and families navigating this challenging path. He stresses the importance of reaching out for help and leveraging community resources as key steps in recovery. Dr.
Kane also tackles the often-overlooked aspects of addiction, like withdrawal symptoms and the necessity for medical management. He provides actionable tips on how to handle urges without fighting them and emphasizes that understanding addiction as a disease is crucial for making lasting lifestyle changes. Overcoming pride and stubbornness can be tough, but Dr. Kane’s insights offer a hopeful message: recovery is possible, and every journey is unique.
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and find encouragement on your path to sobriety.