Overcoming addiction + how to help someone who is struggling with addiction (with LCSW & ex-addict Nathan Padilla)
Publisher |
Dr. Caroline Leaf
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Health & Fitness
Mental Health
Publication Date |
Dec 14, 2020
Episode Duration |
01:00:04

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: Yes, addiction can be a scary thing, but true recovery is possible. In this podcast I speak with licensed clinical social worker and therapist  padilla-1801129184.html">Nathan Padilla about his own experiences with addiction and mental health, the nature of addiction recovery, how you can help someone overcome an addiction, and more!

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 

5:00 Why Nathan used drugs to cope with reality

21:00 How the birth of Nathan’s son and hid time in jail was an “ahah!” moment in his healing journey

25:41 Tips for recovering from an addiction

32:15 Why Nathan started his own practice

34:50 What is dual diagnosis and why is it important?

38:05 How to help someone recover from an addiction

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