How Substance Use Treatment Has Shifted from Stale Stigmas to Compassionate Care
07/22/24 • 71 min
What does the landscape of addiction and substance use treatment look like today? What are the hidden truths behind society's fluctuating responses to drug epidemics? Join me as I speak with Lisa Ellis Gavin, a highly experienced clinical mental health and substance use clinician, who provides an insider’s perspective on the current state and future directions of the field. Lisa discusses her extensive career, detailing the journey from harsh, abstinence-only models and Wars on Drugs to compassionate, person-centered approaches that consider the mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being of individuals. This episode emphasizes the necessity of kindness, understanding, and compassionate support for those navigating recovery, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in addiction, substance use counseling, and mental health.
Lisa also discusses the dangers of fentanyl and its role in today’s drug landscape, alongside a deep dive into how drug use alters brain structures, leading to addiction. This discussion unravels the complex nature of addiction and highlights the evolving landscape of drug epidemics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of these critical issues.
Curious about the pathways to recovery and effective communication strategies for substance use awareness? We cover everything from the benefits of CBD for medical conditions to recognizing problematic usage of substances. Lisa offers invaluable advice for parents on maintaining non-judgmental, supportive dialogues with their children about substance use. Additionally, explore the diverse and individualized paths to recovery, including therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Harm Reduction approaches, and self-help options.
Resources:
988: National Suicide Hotline
211: NJ Resource Website/Number for Housing, Utilities, Mental Health, SUD, Legal
1.844.ReachNJ: NJ Substance Use Treatment Support
SAMHSA.gov for National Treatment Locator
Lisa Ellis Gavin's website: collaborativetherapyservicesllc.com
Montclair State University Department of Counseling: montclair.edu/counseling
What does the landscape of addiction and substance use treatment look like today? What are the hidden truths behind society's fluctuating responses to drug epidemics? Join me as I speak with Lisa Ellis Gavin, a highly experienced clinical mental health and substance use clinician, who provides an insider’s perspective on the current state and future directions of the field. Lisa discusses her extensive career, detailing the journey from harsh, abstinence-only models and Wars on Drugs to compassionate, person-centered approaches that consider the mental, emotional, physical, and social well-being of individuals. This episode emphasizes the necessity of kindness, understanding, and compassionate support for those navigating recovery, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in addiction, substance use counseling, and mental health.
Lisa also discusses the dangers of fentanyl and its role in today’s drug landscape, alongside a deep dive into how drug use alters brain structures, leading to addiction. This discussion unravels the complex nature of addiction and highlights the evolving landscape of drug epidemics, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of these critical issues.
Curious about the pathways to recovery and effective communication strategies for substance use awareness? We cover everything from the benefits of CBD for medical conditions to recognizing problematic usage of substances. Lisa offers invaluable advice for parents on maintaining non-judgmental, supportive dialogues with their children about substance use. Additionally, explore the diverse and individualized paths to recovery, including therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Harm Reduction approaches, and self-help options.
Resources:
988: National Suicide Hotline
211: NJ Resource Website/Number for Housing, Utilities, Mental Health, SUD, Legal
1.844.ReachNJ: NJ Substance Use Treatment Support
SAMHSA.gov for National Treatment Locator
Lisa Ellis Gavin's website: collaborativetherapyservicesllc.com
Montclair State University Department of Counseling: montclair.edu/counseling
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There's a Lesson in Here Somewhere - How Substance Use Treatment Has Shifted from Stale Stigmas to Compassionate Care
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