152 - What we have to look forward to when getting SOBER!
In today's episode, Ben and I will talk about how addicts can get accustomed to the lifestyle of alcohol and drugs. It's often problematic for addicts to comprehend how to live a "normal" life without...
10 Sep 202035min
151 - We have to be able to make decisions for ourselves!
In today's episode, Ben and I discuss the turning point when a newly sober client can start to make decisions for themselves. In the beginning, the person in recovery will be assigned a sponsor who is...
3 Sep 202030min
150 - Measuring Progress While In Addiction Treatment
In today's episode, Ben and I discuss how we measure our client's progress and what to expect in the first one to three months of recovery treatment. We'll talk about where we see our clients make the...
27 Aug 202030min
149 - What we have seen with Covid-19 up to this point
In today's episode, Ben and I are discussing the risk versus reward for addicts. We talk about the real risk of dying from a drug overdose as opposed to the more minimal chance of passing away from co...
6 Aug 202029min
148 - Tony shares his experience with addiction- His first time in treatment and where he wants to go in the future
"There's always hope, you have to take the first steps." -Tony In today's episode, I'm talking with a current patient who has been with us at Rock Recovery Center for three weeks and is 31 days cl...
23 Juli 202048min
147 - 3 statements that we HATE hearing from people in early recovery
In today's episode, Benjamin and I are going to talk about the "why" behind being an addict. Drinking and doing drugs is a cover for an underlying emotional issue that must be addressed to fully recov...
9 Juli 202026min
146 - Patricia shares what can happen if you take ALL of the suggestions given to you while in treatment - 7 months of QUALITY SOBRIETY!
"When I started coming to meetings, I actually saw freedom in people's faces, and in the way they spoke, they were just really happy! And I wanted that, you know? It gave me a whole new perspective." ...
2 Juli 202045min
145 - Mitchell talks about the biggest downfalls he has faced getting sober - Where he has failed and how he has recovered
"I have little brothers and sisters that currently don't have a dad so I feel like if I work on myself and get better for myself I can be a better role model and support for my family back home.' " - ...
25 Juni 202034min
