Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Scott Drochelman)
Nurses Series: How Do I Get Sober As A Nurse?
Nurses Series: How Do I Get Sober As A Nurse?
Nurses Series: How Do I Get Sober As A Nurse?
Friday 29th September 2023
Join Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Scott Drochelman as they discuss the unique challenges nurses face in sobriety on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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15 minutes
Hopeful
Supportive
Informative
Empowering
Inspiring
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Author:
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Nurses often struggle with substance use due to the demanding nature of their profession and limited time for self-care.
- Recognizing signs such as increased reliance on alcohol and emotional associations with drinking can help nurses identify potential problems.
- Seeking help before facing licensure issues is crucial for nurses, and outpatient treatment offers flexibility to accommodate their challenging schedules.
- Developing alternative coping skills and seeking support are essential steps for nurses navigating sobriety and mental health challenges.
- Encouraging first responders, including nurses, to reach out for help and support, emphasizing that seeking assistance is a sign of strength and courage.
If drinking is causing problems in your life, then you may have a drinking problem and it's okay to go and seek help and support for that problem. Many, many nurses are doing it and they're not talking to other people about it. I hope that our first responders, our nurses, our healthcare workers, our police, and our fire become more and more willing to seek help because there's so much help out there for them.
Nurses are the unsung heroes of healthcare, often working tirelessly under immense pressure. But what happens when these caregivers need care themselves, especially when it comes to battling addiction? In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', host Ashley Loeb Blassingame and producer Scott Drochelman dive deep into the unique struggles nurses face on their journey to sobriety. From grueling schedules to societal stigma, the path to recovery is fraught with challenges that are often overlooked.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of those hurdles and offers practical steps towards recovery. Whether you're a nurse grappling with addiction or someone supporting a nurse in their recovery journey, you'll find valuable insights and a sense of community here. The conversation sheds light on recognizing signs of alcohol-related issues, the importance of seeking help, and the transformative power of a supportive environment.
It's a candid discussion filled with empathy, hope, and real-life stories that remind us all that even the strongest among us need help sometimes. Tune in to understand better the complexities nurses face and discover how they can find their way back to a healthier, happier life.