William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing

The Mayo Lab Podcast with David Magee

William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing

  • The Disease of Choice

The Disease of Choice

Tuesday 26th September 2023

Join Hank Holmes on 'The Mayo Lab Podcast' as he discusses the ongoing journey of addiction recovery and the impact of stigma on individuals and families.
49 minutes
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The Mayo Lab Podcast with David Magee
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William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
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Mindful Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Confronting Stigma: The Ongoing Journey of Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Recovery is an active ongoing process beyond mere abstinence
  • Challenges and risks of detoxification from different substances
  • Impact of stigma on individuals in recovery and their families
  • Encouraging advocacy, networking, and service work in the recovery journey
  • Humanizing individuals struggling with addiction and educating about the disease
I think that you have to work some shape, form or fashion of a program to actually be in recovery. The program, a lot of times people get this confused. And I think that all of that is needed for recovery as well. But then it goes deeper than that. And that's where I think that like advocacy comes into play, um, getting involved, networking, socially, uh, service work, altruism comes into play with, with recovery.
Imagine feeling like you wear a visible mark of your past struggles, a 'scarlet letter' that everyone can see. This is the harsh reality for many in early recovery from addiction. In this episode of 'The Mayo Lab Podcast', experiential counselor Hank Holmes dives into the tough, ongoing journey of recovery and the heavy burden of stigma that often comes with it.
Hank opens up about what treatment looks like, from the grueling detox process to the essential life skills taught to those in recovery. But he doesn't stop there. He stresses that sobriety is just one piece of the puzzle. Real recovery involves active participation in support programs, advocacy, and community service. Hank also tackles the societal misconceptions that surround addiction, urging listeners to see beyond the stigma and understand the human side of those battling this disease.
He highlights how stigma not only affects individuals in recovery but also their families, making the journey even more challenging. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction recovery and the importance of empathy and education in breaking down barriers.
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