In this episode, we explore the five rules of recovery and why we should live by these rules in order to make sure we are on track with our recovery. We also explore the three different types of relapse: mental, emotional, and physical. We als
In this episode, we explore the stages of change developed by DiClemente and Prochaska in the 1980’s. Despite being created forty years ago, the stages of change continue to be an important way to track one’s progress while in recovery. The Sta
In this episode, we break down the disease concept of addiction so that it makes better sense for all listeners. We discuss the following important factors:What is a diseaseCharacteristics of a diseaseDefinition of addictionHow addiction compar
In our episode launch of Real Addiction Talk, we talk about our podcast and what we hope to accomplish moving forward. Our educational topic is on the sequence of use: trigger-thought-craving-use. We provide ways on how you can keep connected w