Prevention is the Best Cure
Prevention is the Best Cure

Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery

Anna Luna's team at Gilbert Mesquite High School tackles addiction with education and stress reduction, reaching over 1000 students.

0:00•26 Sept 2018

RSS Feed

About this podcast

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

TreatmentsFamily RecoverySobriety ToolkitSuccess StoriesNutrition

Episodes: 186

View Podcast Visit External Site

Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Preventing Addiction: Anna Luna's High School Initiative

Imagine a high school where drug education and stress reduction are at the forefront of student well-being. That's exactly what's happening at Gilbert Mesquite High School, thanks to Anna Luna and her dedicated team. Since October 2017, they've introduced over 1000 students to their innovative program aimed at preventing substance abuse before it starts. In this episode of 'Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery', Dr.

William Nelson sits down with Anna to discuss the impact of their efforts and the importance of early intervention. They explore how educating young people about the dangers of drugs and teaching them stress management skills can make a significant difference in their lives. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in proactive approaches to addiction prevention.

Prevention is the Best CurePrevention is the Best Cure

Preventing Addiction: Anna Luna's High School Initiative

More From This Show

Jeff Keffler of Rising Phoenix

Musomi McDowell

Faust Ruggiero

Rebekah Mutch - NET Recovery

Audrey Hope - Certified Addiction & Trauma Counselor

Jeff Lott

Related Episodes

Ep. 40 – Creating a Safe Space with SPOT: Dr. Jessie Gaeta, Boston Health Care

Episode #116 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Angie Ferguson and Drug Free Clubs of America

Hope Dealer Week 7

60: Helping Our Young People with Recovery Schools

When Schools Become a Part of Recovery

Dr. Travita Godfrey: How Can Students Get, Stay Sober in High School

Prevention is the Best Cure
Prevention is the Best Cure