Recovery Discovery | "AI: clinical application + skeptics"Recovery Discovery | "AI: clinical application + skeptics"
Show Up and Stay | Sobriety to Sustainable Recovery
DeAnn and Craig Knighton discuss AI's potential in addiction recovery, sharing personal stories and exploring innovative therapy tools.
37:32•20 May 2025
AI in Recovery: Exploring New Frontiers
Episode Overview
- AI technology offers a stigma-free space for exploring recovery.
- Personal experiences can guide professional transitions.
- Empathy and affirmation are key counselling skills.
- AI might offer innovative support for addiction treatment.
- Understanding drinking habits can be the first step to change.
“There's an element of stigma-free safety that is going to make this interesting.”
Ever wondered how artificial intelligence could play a role in addiction recovery? In this engaging episode of Recovery Discovery, DeAnn and Craig Knighton dive into the fascinating world of AI and its potential impact on substance use disorder treatment. With a blend of personal stories and professional insights, they explore how AI technology, like ChatGPT, can be a supportive tool for those on their recovery journey.
DeAnn shares her six-year sobriety milestone and her transition into clinical mental health counselling, while Craig talks about his shift from engineering to addiction research. The duo discuss the benefits and limitations of using AI in therapy, highlighting how it might offer a stigma-free space for individuals to explore their concerns without judgement. Whether you're curious about the science behind addiction or looking for innovative ways to support recovery, this episode is packed with thought-provoking ideas and practical advice.
Tune in to see if AI might be the unexpected ally in your path to healing.
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