EP 1:11 When Interventions Work with Brandon
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05/23/24 • 83 min
In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brandon, a survivor of crystal meth addiction. They discuss the importance of nightly routines and how they can impact sobriety and mental well-being. Brandon shares his personal journey, starting from his childhood and feeling abandoned, to his experiences with addiction and the impact it had on his relationships. The conversation also touches on the role of voguing houses as a chosen family and the ultimatum that Brandon's friends gave him to choose between the drug and their support. Brandon shares his experience of being ready to seek help and the importance of being in the right mindset for recovery. He discusses the challenges of helping someone who is not ready to be helped and emphasizes the need for patience. Brandon also talks about his journey of healing and self-discovery, including the importance of self-love and taking accountability for his actions. He shares the challenges of sober sex and the need for open communication and understanding with partners. Brandon highlights the importance of rewiring the brain and allowing oneself to feel and process emotions. In this part of the conversation, Brandon discusses his journey of recovery and self-love. He talks about the challenges he faced during his four years of sobriety and how he realized that being without the substance doesn't necessarily mean being farther along in recovery. Brandon emphasizes the importance of emotional sobriety and the need to address the underlying issues that led to addiction. He shares his process of learning to love himself, including allowing himself to feel his emotions and practicing self-kindness. Brandon also talks about the importance of taking care of oneself, setting boundaries, and doing things that bring joy and fulfillment.
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In this episode of the Aftermeth Podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Brandon, a survivor of crystal meth addiction. They discuss the importance of nightly routines and how they can impact sobriety and mental well-being. Brandon shares his personal journey, starting from his childhood and feeling abandoned, to his experiences with addiction and the impact it had on his relationships. The conversation also touches on the role of voguing houses as a chosen family and the ultimatum that Brandon's friends gave him to choose between the drug and their support. Brandon shares his experience of being ready to seek help and the importance of being in the right mindset for recovery. He discusses the challenges of helping someone who is not ready to be helped and emphasizes the need for patience. Brandon also talks about his journey of healing and self-discovery, including the importance of self-love and taking accountability for his actions. He shares the challenges of sober sex and the need for open communication and understanding with partners. Brandon highlights the importance of rewiring the brain and allowing oneself to feel and process emotions. In this part of the conversation, Brandon discusses his journey of recovery and self-love. He talks about the challenges he faced during his four years of sobriety and how he realized that being without the substance doesn't necessarily mean being farther along in recovery. Brandon emphasizes the importance of emotional sobriety and the need to address the underlying issues that led to addiction. He shares his process of learning to love himself, including allowing himself to feel his emotions and practicing self-kindness. Brandon also talks about the importance of taking care of oneself, setting boundaries, and doing things that bring joy and fulfillment.
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EP 1:10 Medically Assisted Sobriety with Dr. Mark
Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dr. Mark Morris about medical-assisted sobriety and supporting friends struggling with addiction. They discuss the importance of personalized treatment and the need for an open mind in exploring different approaches to sobriety. They also touch on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in finding supportive treatment options. Dr. Morris emphasizes the value of medication-assisted treatment, but highlights the importance of combining it with therapy, coaching, and a strong support network. They also discuss the barriers to accessing treatment, such as cost and lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers.
Takeaways
Personalized treatment is crucial for addiction recovery, and different approaches may work for different individuals.
Medication-assisted treatment can be effective for alcohol and opioid addiction, but research on its efficacy for meth addiction is limited.
The LGBTQ+ community may face additional challenges in finding supportive treatment options.
Combining medication-assisted treatment with therapy, coaching, and a strong support network can increase the chances of successful recovery.
Access to treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, can be hindered by cost and a lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers.
As a teen, Dr. Mark discovered that alcohol allowed him to function in a straight marriage. Over the years, he added marijuana and sometimes other substances like benzodiazepines. When his children were teens themselves, they arranged an intervention that led Dr. Mark to rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
After his divorce, Dr. Mark met his husband, whose story matched his own in many ways. They remain close to their families. Dr. Mark's former wife has since become a friend, while his husband's former wife has passed away.
Dr. Mark's AA sponsor is straight, but they have maintained their relationship over the years. His home group is One-to-One in St. Petersburg, and he attends meetings every week.
Sobriety has led Dr. Mark into humanitarian work in Haiti and with uninsured people in Tampa. He is interested in all approaches to achieving sobriety, especially as they relate to gay men and women, including medication-assisted recovery, although he has never worked professionally in addiction medicine.
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EP 1: 12: A.I. : The Future of Addiction Recovery with Dino
In this episode of the AfterMeth podcast, Dr. Dallas Bragg interviews Dino Miliotis, a recovering addict and spokesperson for Opiate, a data science company using AI to combat the opioid epidemic. They discuss the challenges of addiction recovery, the importance of accurate communication between patients and healthcare professionals, and the potential of technology to improve treatment outcomes. The conversation highlights the need for a more personalized and precise approach to addiction treatment, and the role of opiate in providing real-time data and tailored care. Dr. Dallas Bragg discusses the potential of AI technology in addiction recovery and the importance of connection in the recovery process. He emphasizes the need for trust in AI and the responsible use of technology. Dr. Bragg also shares his experience with addiction and the importance of lifestyle changes in maintaining sobriety. He talks about his upcoming appearance on Shark Tank and the future of the opioid technology he is developing.
Dino Miliotis has been a driving force in business for more than 30 years. He’s been featured on Oprah, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Crain’s Chicago Business and People Magazine. His resonating message of hope, changing the world one person at a time, is his mantra at what he now describes as the most rewarding time of his life.
As a recovering addict, Miliotis documents his life journey and road to recovery, from a more than 20-year battle with alcohol and substance use, in his memoir, ‘There Is No Box.’
Miliotis is best known as the inventor of an all-natural insect-repelling bracelet, Bug-Ban, which he launched in Chicago in 1996.
He is currently the spokesperson for OpiAID, an award-winning data science company that’s harnessing the power of AI to combat the opioid epidemic.
OpiAID website:
https://opiaid.ai/
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