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Sep 22, 2021 · Humorous and honest. 2. Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope | Scott McFadden (2020) This 18-minute talk delivered by Scott McFadden is one of the best TED Talks for addiction as it addresses stigma and sends a message of hope. Excerpt: Scott McFadden is a Licensed Addictions Counselor, who also identifies as a person in long term ...
- Gray Area Drinking by Jolene Park. Park defines “gray area drinking” as not having a rock bottom and wanting to be a social drinker but always winding up overdoing it and regretting the amount of alcohol they end up consuming.
- Recover Out Loud by Tara Conner. Tara Conner is a former Miss USA winner who struggled with addiction issues from the age of 14. In this talk, she lets us in on her tumultuous upbringing and how she became an addict.
- I’ve Been Duped By Alcohol by Paul Churchill. In 2006, Paul moved to Granada, Spain, and bought a bar. Over the next three years, his drinking became so problematic that he was blacking out 6-7 times per week, drinking 20-25 drinks in an evening.
- Drinking And How It Changed My Life by Ann Dowsett-Johnston. Ann is the author of “Drink” and an incredible advocate for women in sobriety. She talks about the impact of publicly outing herself as “sober” on her life and professional career, as well as the impact her drinking had on her life.
As of 2021, more than 36 million people were estimated to be experiencing substance use disorder. This condition spans a spectrum of patterned drug use that causes issues in a person’s life, with substance addiction at the more severe end. Why are some people more susceptible to addiction, and why can it be so difficult to treat? Judy Grisel takes a look at how addictive drugs affect the ...
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The many contributing factors to the addiction crisis highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to solving this complex problem. In this TEDx Talk, Janalee Stock shares lessons learned by someone who has experienced firsthand both mental illness and addiction. Her personal journey to recovery inspired a passion for listening to others with similar stories and, in turn, speaking up and ...
Jun 6, 2022 · We offer all levels of care, from detox and inpatient treatment to outpatient and aftercare programs. Please give us a call today to learn about our resources for addiction recovery support. If you or a loved one needs help with abuse and/or treatment, please call the WhiteSands Treatment at (877) 855-3470. Our addiction specialists can assess ...
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Sep 14, 2015 · September 14, 2015 by WestBridge. If the success of a doctor is measured by the longevity of his patients, the Hungarian-born, Canadian psychiatrist Gabor Maté deems himself as a failure. Specializing treatment with terminal illnesses, chemical dependents, and HIV positive patients, Dr. Maté’s theme at TEDxRio+20 was addiction — from ...
