Inspiring sobriety stories and real talk about all things substance use. Stay up to date on upcoming streams, get on our email list, shop our store, and more at www.hardknoxtalks.com
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The Dr. Junkie Show is a podcast hosted by addicted person, convicted criminal, prison educator and college educator Ben Boyce. Topics include drugs and those who use them, media, and communication, along with an overall focus on systems of power.
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Recovery Reform: Navigating Harm Reduction, Recovery, and Drug Policy
Dr. Taylor Nichols and McCauley Sexton
Recovery Reform: Navigating Harm Reduction, Recovery, and Drug Policy is a podcast exploring substance use disorders, harm reduction, and recovery with people with lived experience, experts in the harm reduction field, and leaders in drug policy. Hosted by McCauley Sexton, an accountability coach and alternative treatment industry professional with lived experience in active use and recovery, and Dr. Taylor Nichols, an emergency medicine and addiction medicine physician, each episode will pr ...
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Divergent States cuts through psychedelic hype with grounded, skeptical conversations. Hosted by 3L1T3, founder of r/Psychonaut, the world’s largest forum dedicated to the safe use of psychedelics, and co-hosted by Bryan, a USMC veteran and advocate for psychedelic healing, the show examines the science, culture, and contradictions shaping the psychedelic landscape. No mysticism. No marketing. Just data, lived experience, and hard questions. We explore how psychedelics impact mental health, ...
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The Needle and the Narrative is produced by Challenges Inc SC; a non profit, drug user health and harm reduction service provider in South Carolina. Interests include drug policy, infectious disease, HIV, HCV, harm reduction, substance use treatment, and drug user activisim. We use stories from lived experience to influence systemic change. Challenging minds; changing hearts. To support our work by becoming a subscription member, visit: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-needle-and-the-nar ...
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Sniffies’ Cruising Confessions is back for a second season — and this time, we’re going deeper. Season 2 brings a wider range of voices, stories, and perspectives on queer sex and cruising. Hosts Gabe and Chris are diving into trending topics, offering practical advice, and sitting down with a rotating cast of queer celebs and sexperts for conversations that are equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and hot. This year, the show moves beyond NYC to explore what cruising looks like in internationa ...
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This series interviews experts in the addictions field, with a focus on evidence-based, cutting-edge approaches to substance abuse problems such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pharmacotherapy, harm reduction, and many, many more. Your host Kenneth Anderson is the founder and CEO of The HAMS Harm Reduction Network and the author of "How to Change Your Drinking: a Harm Reduction Guide to Alcohol."
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Have you ever loved someone with substance use disorder and felt alone? Are you currently using or in recovery and feel like your family lacks understanding? Yea well welcome to my f$cking life! I’m Brandi Mac and my daughter battles addiction and her family? Well we are collateral damage and frankly it sucks. This podcast will cover all aspects of addiction with interviews of those in recovery, active use and family members. We will explore the good and bad of the treatment industry, harm r ...
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Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.
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A show about Harm Reduction, addiction and recovery. We discuss topics that you won't hear anywhere else. Anything from interviews on abstinence based models, harm reduction models, medication assisted treatment models of recovery to 12 step based, smart recovery and religious based models of recovery. We'll also cover controversial subjects such as safe injection sites, Racial drug policies. Our goal is to have an honest and open dialogue to help us heal together and learn from one another. ...
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Narrated versions of selected Quillette essays.
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This podcast will address the public health strategy of Harm Reduction, which is designed to reduce the adverse consequences of drug and alcohol use. The Dispensary will address cutting-edge approaches to substance abuse problems, information on Syringe Exchange Programs (SSPs), HIV/HCV education, and harm reduction methods to prevent overdoses and save lives. Harm Reduction experts and peer guests will educate the public about drugs while dispelling popular myths, misinformation, and stigma.
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The Woodstein Media Podcast is compiled from interviews for articles on Wood-stein.ca. Woodstein Media creates journalism that validates and empowers people as it motivates people to action.
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Stories from families supporting a loved one with addiction. Each episode provides insight into a family's real life experience; what is useful, available, and what will improve the journey. Also addresses harm reduction, useful for those not interested in recovery or treatment. Clients discuss how our Coaching Services have impacted their recovery journey. Based on Motivational Interviewing, and Community Reinforcement And Family Training, which has a 70% success rate in bringing people wit ...
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A podcast about solutions to the opioid epidemic. Each episode we focus on a different solution, including prevention, treatment and harm reduction. Season Two drops October 15th, 2019 with a new episode every Tuesday. A project of InvestigateWest, hosted by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch.
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We the Unhoused is a podcast created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. Begun while Theo was living on the streets of LA for over eight years, the show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience.
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Hey there! I’m Murf Meyer. I’m a comedian, former heroin addict, current alcoholic, and the host of Self-Medicated: Weekly Dose—a podcast about drugs and the people who use them. This program is inspired by the Harm Reduction movement, informed by my personal experience using all sorts of drugs for damn near 30 years, and enlightened by my special guests. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Life after addiction isn't just possible - it's the norm. Studies show 3 out of 4 people who experience addiction eventually recover. The Recovery Stories Have Power podcast aims to center that hopeful message through authentic conversations that bring together people from all pathways of recovery and recovery allies.Through these conversations, we’ll build awareness, challenge societal stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of individuals, families, and co ...
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Psychedelics Today is the planetary leader in psychedelic education, media, and advocacy. Covering up-to-the-minute developments and diving deep into crucial topics bridging the scientific, academic, philosophical, societal, and cultural, Psychedelics Today is leading the discussion in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
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Our mission is to ensure the availability of effective, affordable and reduced harm alternatives to smoking by increasing public awareness and education; to encourage the testing and development of products to achieve acceptable safety standards and reasonable regulation; and to promote the benefits of reduced harm alternatives.
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A podcast where we confront disparities, challenge outdated approaches, and reimagine a future where opioid addiction treatment is equitable, accessible, and effective for all communities."
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Tour an exceptional health service with the people who know it best, health workers and people who inject drugs, in this twelve episode series. Winner Best Documentary Australian Podcast Awards 2023 A fully independent and self-funded Alongside Radio (Australia) production. Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Yagera land. Created with the cooperation of North Richmond Community Health’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room. You can support the show here. Hosted o ...
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In this series we will share the evidence behind Realistic Medicine, Scotland's approach to a sustainable health and social care system, as well as the stories, experiences and projects of teams and communities across Scotland. We want to share best practice, create an open source resource of experience and ideas to empower everyone to practice Realistic Medicine. If you would like to share your story or get involved, please email us on [email protected]
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Rave to the Grave features wild stories, insights and electronic dance music history as told by the world's most interesting party people. Hosted by Vivian Host. Recorded at the Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center, NYC. Follow us at http://ravetothegrave.org
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"Connecting the Hope of the Gospel with the Heart of Addiction" – hosted by Dr. Mark E. Shaw, CJ McMurry, and Jim Quigley with new episodes weekly. Podcast Clips on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/tacpodcastclips Visit: https://www.theaddictionconnection.org/
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Welcome to Changing the Conversation! We discuss critical and timely topics focused on equity, homelessness, substance use, mental health, and trauma. Our hosts interview health and human service experts, researchers, and advocates. Conversations explore how we can adapt our systems to the rapidly changing landscape of social services.
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Welcome to the Doomloop Dispatch, the podcast about the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m Kevin L. Jones, and I’m here to tell you about what’s going on in the Bay, including the facts the media conveniently leaves out.
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Access to legalized gambling in the US is at an all-time high, and sports book betting apps, video slot machines, lotteries and casinos seem to be everywhere. How does the increased access to legalized gambling affect all of us? Are their unique harms that we haven’t considered? These are some of the questions we seek to explore as we chat with behavioral health professionals, academics, gambling disorder experts and individuals in recovery from gambling addiction.
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Previously, this podcast featured interviews with bereaved people in smaller communities in B.C. and Alberta who have lost loved ones to fatal opioid overdose. The project was facilitated by Aaron Goodman, Ph.D., faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey, B.C., and student researchers, Jenna Keeble and Ashley Pocrnich. In this phase, we’re sharing interviews with seven harm reduction workers, also known as peers, in different parts of B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Contro ...
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“Episodic” is an exploration of two comedians’ experiences with bipolar disorder. John F. O’Donnell and Andrea Allan have different versions of this mood disorder, and they both open up about their particular diagnosis. Each episode captures a different episode (bout) of mania and depression that John or Andrea have been through. “Episodic” promises to be full of insanity, euphoria, bad decisions, laughter, sadness, pleasure, pain and, ultimately, triumph of the human spirit.
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Addiction & Recovery podcast is part of the InterCoast Media Network, Focused on timely developments in addiction science, treatment innovations, and public policy, each episode delivers concise, research-informed updates that matter. From stories to emerging recovery approaches, we bring you the facts—no fluff, just informed insight. Whether you’re a professional in the field or simply passionate about making a difference, this series keeps you in the know.
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The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that supports grantees working to address behavioral healthcare issues in their communities. RCORP funding allows grantees to sustain programs and activities that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare services, including substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) services, in rural areas. This podcast focuses on the topics and i ...
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Welcome to "Connections," the podcast that bridges the gap between addiction and mental health through the prism of policy and practice. Join the hosts, Morgan Coyner and Sara Howe, as they unravel the intricate connections within the world of addiction. In each episode, they dive deep into the intersection of prevention and recovery.
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The BRN Podcast brings together teachers, leaders, and peers from different recovery lineages and approaches. In addition to substance addictions, we are committed to the inclusion of process addictions (AKA non-substance or behavioral addictions) as an essential part to the whole discussion of recovery. Join us as we explore themes like: Mindfulness. Gratitude. Compassion. Appreciation.
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The Trauma & Mental Health Report is an online magazine published out of York University in Toronto. We aim to share stories and knowledge on topics related to trauma and mental health with the community. Visit us at: https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca
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We Do Recover With Jared Miller
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We will evaluate, discuss and educate on all types of addiction topics. However, we will highlight the nuanced differences between the medical field (Dr. Heather- Addiction Physician) and those with the disease of addiction (Josh- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist). Episodes will not only bring you the specifics of addiction including the neurobiology of addiction and how that translates into the 'real world' but they will also bring you interviews from individuals in early or long- ...
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Believe in People explores the realities of addiction, recovery, and stigma through conversations with those who’ve lived it. Featuring voices from across the recovery community - individuals with lived experience, frontline professionals, public figures, and policymakers - offering unfiltered insight into the personal and societal challenges surrounding substance use. Hosted by Matthew Butler and produced by Robbie Lawson, this award-winning series is a trusted platform for dialogue, empath ...
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Welcome to Drugs & Stuff. We're a podcast about drugs, harm reduction, mass criminalization, the drug war, and other stuff from the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) – the nation's leading organization working to end the war on drugs. We bring in a wide variety of experts – from scientists to activists, writers to teachers – to hear about how drugs and drug policy play a role in their work and lives. We also offer a peek behind the scenes as we feature DPA staff talking about the work they do.
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Welcome to Outside In, the podcast where I very openly discuss my struggles with OCD and PMDD, mid-20s struggles and pure girly chats. My hope is that I can make someone feel comforted and less alone by being so open about my struggles. Enjoy!
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Do you feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, struggling to support your child with substance abuse disorder? This podcast offers practical guidance for parents navigating the challenging journey of supporting a child battling addiction without losing themselves along the way. Each week, you’ll gain critical insights and strategies, including: Learning how to manage the emotional rollercoaster of addiction with effective coping tools. Discover techniques to support your child while mainta ...
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Electrify This! explores the movement to electrify everything as a strategy to decarbonize and revitalize all sectors of our economy. Featuring diverse experts, the show examines the most important policy, regulatory, and market issues surrounding electrification of transportation, buildings, and industry. Electrify This! helps demystify issues surrounding the transition to 100 percent clean electricity, and focuses on the challenges, scalable solutions, and what decision-makers can do to en ...
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A podcast brought to you by your friends at Keystone Therapy and Training Services. We will be sharing human stories, talking about community resources, mental health and wellness. This is a podcast for everyone.
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Helping you understand and use your power for maximum impact.
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Farooq brings the key points, references and understandings from keynote webinars and papers in a concise podcast. Providing easy access to gain the most from our esteemed speakers and experts. *Important to note the information is from our interpretation as individual professionals, and may incorporate our opinions*
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The HoCo Health Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to a healthy community! Join us as we dive into fascinating conversations about public health. From innovative strategies to improve well-being to inspiring stories of individuals making a difference, we cover it all. Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge to live your healthiest life!
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The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center is a nonpartisan, independent research and public service unit of the University of Maine (UMaine).
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Once seen as a model of progressive drug policy, San Francisco now stands as a morbid example of how that approach has gone astray.By Quillette
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Patrick Doyle, LCSW on Family Addiction Coaching and the evolution of SUD treatment
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1:01:47Join us for a conversation with Patrick Doyle, LCSW on a conversation breaking down his own evolution in SUD treatment and his approach in coaching people who use drugs and their families to help improve their lives and address the problems that can be caused by substance use. As a licensed clinical social worker and Family Addiction Coach, Patrick…
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Michael Harney from Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP). Intersecting Stories: HIV, Drug User Health, and Vulnerable Communities.This four-part series aims to amplify the voices of communities impacted by HIV, while exploring the role of harm reduction in addressing health disparities. Each episode focuses on a different vulnerable populati…
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On this edition of Century of Lies: Prevention and Harm Reduction.The European Union Drugs Agency – EUDA for short – recently held a fascinating webinar entitled “Novel strategies to promote health and social responses to drug use — e-prevention and e-harm reduction.” E-...By KBOO Community Radio
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EP 69: Are You Enabling or Protecting? Rethinking Harm Reduction for Families of Addicts
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11:31NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Are you helping your child survive—or unknowingly enabling their addiction? Discover the fine line and what it really means for families of addicts. I…
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7 Ways Harm Reduction Can Help Promote Recovery
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2:32Harm reduction is an approach to addiction treatment that emphasizes meeting individuals where they are in their substance use journey, rather than insisting on total abstinence. This strategy focuses on providing safer alternatives and support options, fostering dignity and understanding, while also broadening the accessibility of care by validati…
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PT 618 - Chad Charles - Integrating 5-MeO-DMT: Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Best Practices
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1:13:50In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Chad Charles — educator, mentor, and practitioner specializing in 5-MeO-DMT therapy. Chad shares his decade-long journey working with 5-MeO-DMT, emphasizing the importance of: Practitioner training and mentorship Personalized, therapeutic alliances The nuanced understanding of dissocia…
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71 | Elly Mortimer: Three Decades in Harm Reduction – Hep C, Learning, Listening & Leading
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51:22Elly returns for her third appearance on Believe in People to share insight from over 30 years working in harm reduction, with a focus on eliminating Hepatitis C. She explains how treatment has progressed from year-long courses with severe side effects to today’s short-course tablets that are 96 percent effective. Elly draws on decades of professio…
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This week, Gabe and Chris dive into the complex topic of chemsex—the pairing of party drugs and sex—within queer and trans communities. Poet and performer Joss Barton shares how her gender journey began with an acid trip and how exploring pleasure through substances became part of her story. But it wasn’t until she began incorporating her experienc…
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The Courage to Heal: Faith, Recovery & Purpose
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1:08:30What happens when the roles we’ve learned to play no longer protect us—and we’re left with the truth of who we are? For Isaiah Brown, this moment of reckoning became the beginning of a profound healing journey.In this deeply honest conversation, Isaiah shares his path through childhood trauma, addiction, identity exploration, and spiritual renewal.…
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When Boundaries Feel Impossible: What Families Deserve to Hear
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45:38Summary In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses the complexities of loving someone struggling with addiction, focusing on the importance of setting and adjusting boundaries. She shares personal experiences and insights on how to navigate toxic relationships, the evolution of boundaries over time, and the significance of self-reflection and communicat…
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Compass Pathways: Independent Media Talks Psychedelic Medicine
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38:32In this episode of Divergent States, we sit down with Kabir Nath, CEO of Compass Pathways, and Dr. Steve Levine, Chief Patient Officer, to talk about the future of psychedelic medicine. From FDA approval and insurance coverage to patient access, cultural safety, and patents, we dig into whether Compass is truly disrupting the pharma model or just r…
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Ancient DNA and the Return of a Disgraced Theory
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26:20This is a story of some of the greatest findings in modern research, and of the dismal narrow-mindedness and motivated reasoning displayed by scholars who ought to know better.By Quillette
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Amid literary subcultures, competition has always been fierce and unrelenting and has become even more so in our age of elite overproduction. On social media, these embittered rivalries play out in public amid a chorus of backbiting worthy of Chekhov. Robert HuddlestonBy Quillette
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EP 76: Addiction Recovery for Families: How One Shift Changed Everything
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2:55What if the biggest breakthrough in your child's addiction recovery journey isn't about them—but about you? Many parents believe that their child’s sobriety is the only path to peace. But what if your own healing could spark a transformation in the entire family dynamic—even before your child chooses recovery? Discover how one parent's emotional sh…
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65. Who's fighting for us in the Bay Area?
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1:03:53Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. On this episode, Kevin and Scot discuss recent headlines, such as the failures of Prop 36, the expansion of the surveillance state in San Francisco, and the spread of fascism all over the Nation. Are we stuck in a duopoly? Is a…
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AI in Orthodontics, Where Are We And Where Are We Going 10 MINUTE SUMMARY
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10:56Join me for a podcast summary looking at Ai in orthodonticsand its clinical application. A growing topic in orthodontics, and one of themost featured topics at this years AAO. This summary is based on 3 lectures fromthis year’s summer meeting by Juan Francisco Gonzalez & Jean Marc Retrouvey,Tarek ElShebiny , Jonas Bianchi and Lucia Cevidanes. We wi…
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PT 621 - Dr Case Newsom - Zendo Project
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1:17:00In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Dr. Case Newsom, an emergency room physician in Denver and Medical Director for both Zendo Project and Stadium Medical. They explore how psychedelic harm reduction is merging with event medicine at concerts, festivals, and large-scale gatherings. Dr. Newsom shares his path from osteopathic medical training …
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Eight decades later, the issues raised by the Russell case—the rights to free speech and academic freedom—have still not been settled.By Quillette
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Connecting Problem Gambling with Sports Betting Apps with Tiffany Reddick and Josh Hampton
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31:07This week, Sara and Morgan are joined by two problem gambling professionals, Tiffany Reddick and Josh Hampton, to discuss the increase of problem gambling among all age demographics due to the availability of gambling. Listeners will gain greater awareness of problem gambling in North Carolina, including the common signs and symptoms to watch for, …
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On this edition of Century of Lies: Higher Education.Host Doug McVay is joined in conversation by Dale Sky Jones, President and CEO of Oaksterdam University, to talk about activism, education, parenting, and the life and legacy of Oaksterdam’s founder the late Richard Lee.By KBOO Community Radio
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The problem here is not a subset of Islamic thought, but the fundamentals of Islam itself. By Obaid OmerBy Quillette
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EP 75: Coping with a Child’s Substance Abuse Disorder: Realistic Hope for Parents of Addicts
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10:25NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Are you a parent struggling to hold onto hope while navigating your child’s addiction? When someone you love is facing substance abuse, your world can…
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Personalizing Recovery: The Data-Driven Approach
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2:19A recent study sponsored by the NIAAA explored the use of machine learning in tailoring treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). By analyzing drinking behaviors, researchers identified three distinct clusters—mild, moderate, and severe—that could lead to personalized treatment strategies, enhancing effectiveness. This innovative approach not only…
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PT 620 - Kat Murti – Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Meta Censorship, and the Fight for Science
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1:20:00In this episode, Joe Moore is joined by Kat Murti, Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the largest youth-led network working to end the war on drugs. SSDP organizes at the campus, local, state, federal, and international levels, with more than 100 chapters across the U.S. and sister organizations worldwide. Kat shares he…
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How Is Technology Revolutionizing Addiction Recovery
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1:08:58Dino Miliotis, OpiAID spokesperson, joins PAIN Founder Flindt Andersen and Jason LaChance for a discussion on how AI technology is transforming addiction recovery and making it more effective. . Miliotis is a celebrated entrepreneur known for his innovative approach and powerful message of hope. He currently serves as a spokesperson for OpiAID, a d…
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EP 74: How the CRAFT Model Helps Families Support Addiction Recovery Without Tough Love
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20:29NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Are you tired of being told that "tough love" is the only way to help your child overcome addiction? For parents navigating the emotional turmoil of a…
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Ep. 1 Bipolar Mania And The Hindu Temple Story
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1:15:25Comedians John F. O’Donnell and Andrea Allan open up (in a hilarious way) about their experiences living with bipolar disorder.
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Sean Hemeon was a drug kingpin turned informant by federal agents . Meth, and the shame of being queer nearly killed him. This is his recovery story.
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1:23:09Send us a text Sean was interrogated by federal agents. They were asking him to turn informant. And he did. That moment — terrifying, surreal — was the culmination of years spent running from trauma, shame, and addiction. Raised Mormon and queer, Sean lived in silence and meth helped him feel connected and accepted. But it almost killed him. From s…
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EP 73: Forget Tough Love: Sometimes Addiction Support Looks Like Boiling the Kettle
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2:08NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com When everything feels broken, could a simple cup of tea be the most powerful act of love? In the midst of addiction recovery, parents often face overw…
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The recent study on Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) highlights how individuals with this condition struggle with "interference control," which affects their ability to manage cognitive tasks. The research shows that these individuals exhibit slower reaction times and decreased brain activity in regions responsible for conflict management and deci…
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On this edition of Century of Lies: #FreeDC.The International Network of People who Use Drugs have released a new publication on developing a successful, and sustainable response, to HIV. Entitled No Fix Without Us, this brief identifies essential elements of such a re...By KBOO Community Radio
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EP 72: The Hardest Kind of Grief: Loving a Child Lost to Addiction’s Shadow
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6:46NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Have you ever mourned a version of your child that never existed—grieving not a death, but the dreams addiction silently stole? When a loved one strug…
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171: Media, Monopolies, and the Fairness Doctrine
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23:37This week I talk about who owns the media and why that matters. I get into the consolidation of media outlets from local owners a century ago to mostly multinational super-rich corporations today, and I unpack some of the ways that change has shaped the media we consume, which in turn shapes us. I talk about the Fairness Doctrine, the war on drugs,…
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Connecting Substance Use with OCD and Anxiety with Dr. Patrick McGrath
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34:27This week, Sara and Morgan are joined by Dr. Patrick McGrath, the Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, to discuss the significant overlap between SUD and OCD because individuals often use substances as a way to cope with their compulsions. Listeners will gain insights into the gaps in treatment for people with co-occurring disorders, and how substance u…
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Body Brokers: Coming to a City Near You
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1:08:09Theo speaks with activist Sequoyah Thiessen about their experience being body brokered at LA area rehab facilities, and how these same places are exploiting the community's most vulnerable -- including the unhoused. We also remember past guest Cindy McAllister, who passed away this month. Theo speaks with friends about her life, and how her memory …
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Terre Thaemlitz on Club Propaganda, Ambient Rebellion and the Queer 1980s NYC Underground
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1:42:56Terre Thaemlitz aka DJ Sprinkles talks about her musical life, from the roller discos of Minnesota and Missouri to the transsexual bars and ambient rooms of NYC in the 80s and 90s, from deep house and noise shows in Japan to present-day Panorama Bar and Dekmantel. Vivian and co-host Thomas Venker speak to Terre about electronic music and queerness,…
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Can These 4 Elements Of Recovery Change Your Life?
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35:30On this episode of Don't Hide The Scars, Jason and Flindt discuss important aspects of recovery and look at the 4 key areas which include: Home, Community, Finding A Sense Of Purpose, and exploring Spirituality. They share personal insights from not only their personal stories of recovery but also with a combined experience of 30 years of helping o…
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Learning from Recovery Elders: Lonnetta Albright
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22:43Lonnetta Albright shares insights about the recovery movement and peer support with host Livia Davis. This episode is second in a series where we share the wisdom amassed by recovery leaders over the past 5 decades and reflect on the journeys that have laid groundwork for today’s recovery movement. Join us for future episodes! Visit c4innovates.com…
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EP 71: Letting Addicts Use at Home with Substance Abuse Disorder—Is It Compassion or Enabling?
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19:18NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Is letting your child use substances at home saving their life—or enabling their addiction? As a parent navigating the heartbreaking reality of a chil…
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Hailey was dope sick, vomiting blood, and running with gangsters. Today, she’s clean and giving back through haircuts and hope.
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42:12Send us a text By age 13, Hailey was self-harming. At 16, she was living in a trap house, using meth and heroin, and hiding across the street from her mother’s school. Her addiction escalated to fentanyl, psychosis, and multiple stints in treatment. She once traded a 65-inch TV for a single pill. But when her body started rejecting the drugs, she k…
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From War to Wisdom: A Journey of Sobriety and Spirituality Claude AnShin Thomas on Recovery
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50:14Join Kevin Griffin and Claude AnShin Thomas as they delve into the profound intersections of sobriety and spirituality. In this episode, Claude shares his transformative journey from a Vietnam veteran to a Zen Buddhist monk, highlighting the essential role of spiritual practice in recovery. Discover how the teachings of the Dharma and the 12-step p…
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EP 70: The Quiet Truth About Addiction: Love, Safety, and Survival
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3:06NEW Announcement: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com Is letting your child use drugs at home an act of failure—or could it be a radical act of love? If you're a parent grappling with a child's substance …
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When I Let Go of "Tough Love"...I Found Peace
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32:22In this raw and personal episode, Brandi Mac shares what happened when she stopped following the “tough love” narrative and started doing what she could actually live with. From the heartbreak of watching her daughter struggle with addiction to the moment she shaved her head as an act of surrender, Brandi reflects on how peace came not from control…
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This week our hosts suit up in spandex for a wild Q&A with content creator Denzel Dixon, a prominent player in NYC’s gay wrestling fetish scene. Growing up, Denzel liked imitating WWE moves with his friends, until he realized he liked it a little too much. It wasn’t until Denzel grew up and found the website MeetFighters.com that he turned his life…
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Paul F. Austin: Mastering Microdosing and Unlocking Human Potential
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1:09:22In this episode of Divergent States, host 3L1T3 and co-host Bryan sit down with Paul F. Austin, founder of The Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute. We dive deep into microdosing psychedelics, intentional use for peak performance, and the rise of psychedelic coaching as a professional path. Paul shares insights from his book Mastering …
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Navigating Addiction: Insights and Opportunities
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2:27The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health provides critical insights into the current state of mental health, substance misuse, and addiction in the United States. It highlights the urgent need for effective public health strategies and support systems to combat the widespread impact of these issues on individuals and communities. The survey …
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89. US Weekly- The Missing Issue- Co-Occurring Disorders Part 2
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1:07:03In this episode, we will discuss the remainder of The Missing Issue, US Weekly's homage to Co-Occurring Disorders, made possible by partnership with The Harris Project. Matthew Perry, Mac Miller, Cooper Noriega, Pete Davidson, Avicii, Aaron Carter and Demi Lovato's stories will be honored, as they each suffered from, lost their battle to, or live a…
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In 2020, a Canadian university tore up its psychology department in search of a non-existent network of sexual predators. Documents obtained by Quillette reveal how administrators allowed it to happen.By Quillette
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Connecting Active Military Personnel with Prevention and Behavioral Health Services with Sam Lewis
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29:45On this episode, join Sara and Morgan in conversation with Sam Lewis, a primary prevention professional working with the U.S. Department of Defense, about his work with active military service members and person-focused prevention. Listeners will gain insights on what they can personally do to help prevention professionals support military service …
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