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Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast serves as the platform for ongoing discussions about issues related to addiction and recovery after the publication of Addiction & Recovery because for some of us that journey continues.

Take your inventory for what you are goin to do for gambling.
06/04/2023

Take your inventory for what you are goin to do for gambling.

827!!!!! That's how many patients we were able to screen and provide resources for in Wisconsin and Michigan!  Still tak...
05/04/2023

827!!!!! That's how many patients we were able to screen and provide resources for in Wisconsin and Michigan! Still taken back at the number accomplished. Cannot express enough thanks and gratitude towards the staff for making this a priority. 827 patients were screened and provided local and national resources for gambling.

This is the screening and resources ticket we created to provide patients.  On one side it has questions from the Brief ...
04/04/2023

This is the screening and resources ticket we created to provide patients. On one side it has questions from the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screening and on the tab it had local and national resources. Patients were screened and the tab was torn and handed to them with those resources. How many patients do you think we were able to reach?

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!!! Episode 106 is out now!Title:  PGAM2023 & BeyondDescription: March concluded and that means the en...
03/04/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!!! Episode 106 is out now!

Title: PGAM2023 & Beyond

Description: March concluded and that means the end of problem gambling awareness month; but that doesn’t mean we stop talking about gambling. This episode will reflect on what specific areas people can focus on in order to keep helping those impacted by gambling now and in the future.

Thanksgiving feat might be over and now it's time to clean up the dirty dishes.  This is by far one of the top favorite ...
25/11/2022

Thanksgiving feat might be over and now it's time to clean up the dirty dishes. This is by far one of the top favorite episodes. The lesson is so crucial when taking gratitude a step further. Learn to be thankful for dirty dishes. Ask yourself, "What tales do they tell?" Listen to Episode 85: Thankful for Dirty Dishes!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast
24/11/2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast

Don't forget to listen to a past episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast while getting ready for  .  Episode 32:...
23/11/2022

Don't forget to listen to a past episode of Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast while getting ready for . Episode 32: Being Grateful and Showing Gratitude is perfect for this holiday season.

We have a brand new intro and outro; and learn about insights into why it took so long!Title:  One Hundred Episodes and ...
22/11/2022

We have a brand new intro and outro; and learn about insights into why it took so long!

Title: One Hundred Episodes and an Intro and Outro Aren’t Ones

Description: Talking Addiction & Recovery reached one hundred episodes. All this time, having that professional intro and outro were never prioritized. Why do it now? This episode shares four reflections that finally led to adding this professional touch to the podcast.

NEW EPISODE RELEASE!!! Episode 101 is out now and it comes with some exciting news!Title:  One Hundred Episodes and an I...
21/11/2022

NEW EPISODE RELEASE!!! Episode 101 is out now and it comes with some exciting news!

Title: One Hundred Episodes and an Intro and Outro Aren’t Ones

Description: Talking Addiction & Recovery reached one hundred episodes. All this time, having that professional intro and outro were never prioritized. Why do it now? This episode shares four reflections that finally led to adding this professional touch to the podcast.

New Episode drops tomorrow and there is something new happening in each episode going forward!
20/11/2022

New Episode drops tomorrow and there is something new happening in each episode going forward!

Don't let the amount shock you!  It can be challenging when we hear someone uses or spends a certain amount... but it is...
19/08/2022

Don't let the amount shock you! It can be challenging when we hear someone uses or spends a certain amount... but it is not the entire picture! Learn why in Episode 98!

Title: How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs?

Description: The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder? Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.

This is the critieria for diagnosing someone with a use disorder.  How does the amount spent or amount used relate?  We ...
18/08/2022

This is the critieria for diagnosing someone with a use disorder. How does the amount spent or amount used relate? We explore this in Episode 98!

Description: The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder? Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.

What number shocks you if you were to find out someone spends this much on something like gambling?  Episode 98:  How Mu...
17/08/2022

What number shocks you if you were to find out someone spends this much on something like gambling?

Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs?

Description: The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder? Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.

Is there a certain amount of use or money spent that tells you someone has a problem?Do you think that is what identifie...
16/08/2022

Is there a certain amount of use or money spent that tells you someone has a problem?

Do you think that is what identifies whether someone has a use disorder?

We talk about this in Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs?

Description: The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder? Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.

Even professionals can get caught up in the amount someone uses or spends money on.  We ask questions specifically about...
16/08/2022

Even professionals can get caught up in the amount someone uses or spends money on. We ask questions specifically about "how much?"

Listen to examples of how we ask about how much in relation to screening those with drug, alcohol, gambling, and oher problems.

Episode 98 How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs?

Description: The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder? Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.

Episode 98 is here and ready for you to listen!!!Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can A Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Coul...
15/08/2022

Episode 98 is here and ready for you to listen!!!

Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can A Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs?

Description: The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor. How much are they using? How much are they spending? The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem. Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder? Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.

We were so grateful and thankful for PrideFest and how welcomed we felt at the event.  We want to make this an ongoing t...
02/07/2022

We were so grateful and thankful for PrideFest and how welcomed we felt at the event. We want to make this an ongoing thing where we work together as a community to help others. We are working on getting to be a part of their health and wellness directory and you can count on us to be there again next year!

To learn all about our experience at Pridefest this year listen to Episode 97: Pride of Narcan.

At the end of the weekend we ended up distributing 396 kits (two doses each) of this medication.  Narcan can save someon...
01/07/2022

At the end of the weekend we ended up distributing 396 kits (two doses each) of this medication. Narcan can save someone's life. No further explanation; but if you want to learn more you can. We were so grateful that PrideFest allowed us to be at their event and distribute Narcan to attendees.

A response I got from a colleague who does not do the work we do with opioid treatment said this: "“I love considering the ripple effect of this… the people who’ve received the kits, the people who love them, the possibility of positive change to individual or generational history if a life is saved and lived differently. Hope. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one…”

Our table had the swag, the brochures, the cards, the information, etc.  The most important thing we had was Narcan.  It...
30/06/2022

Our table had the swag, the brochures, the cards, the information, etc. The most important thing we had was Narcan. It wasn't about attracting as many people for them to become patients (if they wanted to know more or wanted help we definitely gave them information and knowledge). CMS motto of giving hope meant getting Narcan out to as many people possible.

We did what we could to get Narcan into the hands of the community.  Three of us even used chalk to draw arrows on where...
30/06/2022

We did what we could to get Narcan into the hands of the community. Three of us even used chalk to draw arrows on where to find us to learn about how to save a life! Learn about how we were able to distribute so much Narcan in a two-day period. Want to know how many we did? Listen to Episode 97: Pride of Narcan.

Our goal was focused on giving away as much Narcan as we possibly could.  It was our main focus from the get go to get t...
29/06/2022

Our goal was focused on giving away as much Narcan as we possibly could. It was our main focus from the get go to get this life saving medication out to as many people as possible. Listen to the stories of the people who came to our table in Episode 97: Pride of Narcan.

Episode 97: Pride of Narcan is all about our experience at Pridefest MKE.  To learn more about the event check out (www....
28/06/2022

Episode 97: Pride of Narcan is all about our experience at Pridefest MKE. To learn more about the event check out (www.pridefest.com ) and listen to the episode to learn more about why it was so important for us to be there.

Episode 97: Pride of Narcan is out now!!! Go listen!!Description: June is Pride Month and it’s all about the LGBTQ commu...
27/06/2022

Episode 97: Pride of Narcan is out now!!! Go listen!!

Description: June is Pride Month and it’s all about the LGBTQ communities coming together to celebrate freedom to be themselves. As an employee of Community Medical Services, the first word in the name says it all. Being a part of the community is a core value of who we are and what we do is try to be a part of that to help all those impacted by opioids. This year, we put being at PrideFest in Milwaukee as a place we wanted to bring our services to the community (and did we). Listen to find out what happens when we attend a community event that celebrates “love is love” and we bring Narcan that can save the lives of those loved ones.

Staying connected with others is crucial.  Make connections on a regular basis.
21/05/2022

Staying connected with others is crucial. Make connections on a regular basis.

Gratitude and being thankful are major contributors to building mental wealth and resiliency.                           ...
21/05/2022

Gratitude and being thankful are major contributors to building mental wealth and resiliency.

Are you making sure to get your laughter in daily?  Can you imagine the benefits of getting in daily humor in your life ...
20/05/2022

Are you making sure to get your laughter in daily? Can you imagine the benefits of getting in daily humor in your life and the impact on mental health?

The saying is, "stay in you're head and you're dead."  Find ways to get out of your own head.  Listen in Episode 96!Titl...
20/05/2022

The saying is, "stay in you're head and you're dead." Find ways to get out of your own head. Listen in Episode 96!

Title: Doses of Mental Health

Description: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the years there has been an increased amount of attention to address mental health. How do we define mental health? What is mental wealth? With the varying severities of mental health it can unfortunately lead to issues becoming siloed and divided. One way of addressing mental health across the spectrum is by looking at how everyone can add doses of it to their daily lives.

The emotions wheel and look how good it is on a pillow!  Just another way of checking in with your emotions.            ...
19/05/2022

The emotions wheel and look how good it is on a pillow! Just another way of checking in with your emotions.

How often do you check-in with your emotions?
19/05/2022

How often do you check-in with your emotions?

How important would it be to get some dose of mental health into your daily schedule?
19/05/2022

How important would it be to get some dose of mental health into your daily schedule?

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“Where Do You Want to Go?”

To think of where this journey started could be at various points in my life. Being diagnosed with type one diabetes, the struggle of living with a chronic illness, going to see a counselor for the first time, making the decision to become a counselor myself, choosing to work with the addiction population, and all the events that have unfolded since have been significant events that have made an impact in the work I do as an addiction counselor, mental health professional, and clinical supervisor. Which event was most important?

At some point there was a decision to write a book: and that can be found in the story behind it. It was important enough to dedicate an entire chapter to sharing the story about a resident who came into my office one day and the dialogue that would eventually inspire the creation. The most unfortunate part about this story is discovering shortly after the publication of Addiction & Recovery, the resident who played an important role inspiring the decision to write a book experienced a fatal overdose.

For many of us, the journey with addiction and recovery truly never ends. The ripples of impact were happening way before our time and will continue to cascade when our time comes to an end. Writing the book led to a total of 483 pages; and for people who know me and worked with me in this profession know that it wouldn’t stop there.

This bring us to the question, “Where do you want to go?” I reference the story of Alice in Wonderland where it’s important to know where you want to go in order to identify the best direction to take. For me, creating Talking Addiction & Recovery Podcast was the best direction to go after publishing the book. Areas related to addiction and recovery is a journey of continuous learning, growth, and development for all of us involved. Believing you “know it all” will be the end of the journey. Knowing that “I don’t know everything” will provide you with the opportunity to engage in a journey of discovery and insight.