Since starting this podcast, I have not spoken with anyone yet who has struggled or still struggles with substance use. For many (if not all), substance use coincides with mental health. Therefore, mental health interventions can be an effective strategy for dealing with substance addictions. [TRIGGER WARNING] Some of the realities of addiction can be overwhelming to listen to. Please, listen with this in mind.
Today, I wanted to bring on Caleb Newman who currently has experience being an addict in recovery. In this episode, he expresses some of these while in active addiction as well as stigma surrounding addiction in general.
