Reflect: Episode #20 Part 1
Reflect: Episode #20 Part 1

Recovery Machine Podcast

Maia Szalavitz discusses cognitive development's role in addiction, challenging the 'rock bottom' myth with hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams.

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Recovery Machine Podcast

Nathan McLean & Corey Williams

The Recovery Machine Podcast is a show hosted by two former healthcare workers who have lived experience with drug addiction. Episodes feature discussions about the following: Mental health, addiction treatment options, tools for recovery, drug policy, the war on drugs, socioeconomic factors of addiction, the language of addiction, beliefs and myths about drugs, harm reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma and PTSD, workplace risks, human rights, safe supply, drug regulation, the toxic drug crisis, psychology, compulsive behavior, neuroscience, genetics and personality traits related to addiction, and drug addiction in healthcare workers. Guests are brought in to offer insight and expertise on a regular basis. Why did we create the Recovery Machine Podcast? In short – to help. We’ve been through the drug addiction treatment process for healthcare workers in BC, and there are many things we wish we’d known before starting. So, one of our goals is to provide current, accurate information to other healthcare workers who might be struggling with substance use. We believe that by informing people about their options and the possible outcomes of their decisions, individuals will be better prepared to deal with the obstacles they will face. We also want to offer authentic, meaningful, factual discourse on substance use. We want to help change how people who use drugs are perceived. Recovery Machine is a tool we hope to use to dispel myths, improve understanding, and fight the countless drug policy injustices taking place right now in our society. Knowledge is power and when you’re at your lowest, surrounded by the darkness of the unknown, we’d like to offer you a light, a hand, and if you’re interested – a map. 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at us@recoverymachine.org 🙏 To support Recovery Machine on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/recmach

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Rethinking Addiction: Maia Szalavitz on Cognitive Development and Recovery

“What I liked about her answer was that it was in line with what we know about cognitive development.”

What if the traditional idea of hitting rock bottom isn't the only path to recovery? In this episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams sit down to reflect on their enlightening conversation with Maia Szalavitz. Szalavitz, a renowned journalist and author, offers a fresh perspective on addiction, emphasizing cognitive development and the role of executive function in making healthier decisions.

She challenges the conventional belief that one must reach the lowest point to seek help, advocating instead for early intervention and understanding the brain's decision-making processes. Nathan and Corey dive deeper into these concepts, sharing their own high school experiences and the importance of developing healthy coping mechanisms early in life. They discuss how abstinence can serve as a valuable tool for creating new ways to handle life's challenges.

This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights that could reshape your understanding of addiction and recovery. Tune in to gain a new perspective on how we can support those struggling with addiction.

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