Description

Topics discussed in this episode
🟣Career change into the addiction treatment profession
🟣DUI evaluations and treatment levels in Illinois
🟣Accessing addiction services and referrals
🟣Impact of cannabis legalization on DUIs
🟣Challenges with marijuana DUI Testing
🟣Prevalent drugs and community impact
🟣Addressing the underlying root cause of addiction
🟣Future Plans for Wayward DUI Counseling in Illinois
🟣How to support a family member struggling with addiction

Tony discusses his career change from the medical field to addiction recovery, driven by a passion for helping others. He explains the services provided by Wayward DUI, including DUI evaluations, counseling, and various levels of risk. Tony also shares insights on the impact of legal cannabis on DUI cases and the challenges of addressing medicinal marijuana use in legal contexts. The discussion covers harm reduction strategies, addiction trends, and Tony’s hopes for expanding Wayward DUI in the future with potential involvement from his daughter.

Addiction Podcast Guest:
Tony Miserendino Substance Abuse Counselor, Wayward DUI Counseling Inc
https://waywardduicounseling.com

Addiction Podcast Host:
⁠Chris Langley⁠, Co-Founder | ⁠Addiction Recovery Place⁠
https://addictionrecoveryplace.com

Guest location: Algonquin, Illinois