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From Stigma to Support: One Man’s Mission to Transform Addiction Therapy
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In this enlightening conversation, Dave sits down with Christopher, a seasoned addiction therapist with over 20 years of experience in the field, who specializes in treating cannabis addiction. They explore the intricacies of addiction, delve into therapeutic approaches that work (and those that don't), and discuss how to enhance the success rate of treatment. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand addiction on a deeper level, particularly those in the healthcare profession or families grappling with the problem.
Key Quotes
- "Addiction is not a problem of the substance but of the individual." - Christopher
- "The success of treatment depends not just on what we do, but how we do it." - Christopher
- "We are a role model and what defines whether you are qualified as a role model or not, is how you behave when nobody is looking." - Christopher
- "Seeing that I have a problem is not a matter of choice or will, it's a capacity in the brain that's not there." - Christopher
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