alejandra trujillo

Drug

alejandra trujillo

  • Role play

Role play

Sunday 12th April 2020

Join Juliana and Alejandra's role play to understand addiction recovery, highlighting the power of support from family, friends, and professionals.
2 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Supportive
Hopeful
Compassionate

About this podcast

Drug
Author:
alejandra trujillo
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
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Role Play Realities: Navigating Addiction with Support

Drugs are a sensitive subject to which all people are vulnerable, especially due to family problems or difficult situations for which people seek to flee from reality with the help of drugs.
Imagine stepping into the shoes of someone battling addiction. That's exactly what this episode of 'Drug' does. Hosted by Juliana and Alejandra, this unique role play simulation between a doctor and a patient grappling with substance abuse offers a raw and insightful look into the complexities of addiction and recovery. The conversation kicks off with the doctor, Juliana, probing the patient's history with drugs.
The patient reveals that what started as recreational use two years ago spiraled into a dependency that's tough to break. Juliana explains the harsh reality of abstinence, where the craving intensifies and can lead to severe emotional distress, sometimes pushing individuals to desperate thoughts. As the patient shares their struggle, they also highlight the crucial support from family and friends, even though they've faced multiple hospitalizations. Juliana's advice is straightforward yet powerful: avoid risky situations and learn to say no.
Her reassurance that help is available underscores the episode's central theme - recovery is a collective effort. Alejandra wraps up by stressing the importance of seeking help from loved ones and professionals. She touches on how vulnerable everyone is to turning to drugs, especially during tough times. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while addiction is a challenging journey, it's one that doesn't have to be walked alone.