Texting for Sobriety: Innovative Approaches to Addiction Recovery
The beautiful thing about this is we can make it free...The more people are engaged in the change process, the better.
Ever wondered if a simple text message could help you change your drinking habits? In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, host Zachary Crouch welcomes Dr. Fred Muench and Dr. Theodora Saddoris to discuss cutting-edge addiction research and treatment methods. Dr. Muench, President of the Center on Addiction and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, introduces Project TAMMI (Text Assessment and Mobile Messaging Intervention).
This program uses short-term text interventions to help individuals moderate their drinking, offering a fresh approach to addiction support. Dr. Muench explains how ongoing engagement and personalized messages can make a significant difference in someone's journey to sobriety. Next up, Dr. Theodora Saddoris dives into the science behind addiction. She explores whether there's a genetic component to alcoholism and discusses how trauma can influence substance use disorders. Dr.
Saddoris also sheds light on effective ways to communicate about substance use and emphasizes the need for individualized treatment plans. The conversation doesn't stop there; it also touches on marijuana's impact on mental health, the role of genetics in addiction, and alternative treatments like the Sinclair Method. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in understanding addiction better.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting a loved one, you'll find plenty of useful information here. Tune in to learn more about these innovative approaches to tackling addiction and find hope in the possibilities of modern recovery methods.