Recovery Machine Podcast

We look at the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and discuss how the diagnostic criteria for substance use could be improved. #DSM5 #drugaddiction #diagnosingaddiction DSM-5-TR Substance Use Disorder Criteria: A problematic pattern of use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12 month period...

We discuss metrics of concern and questions that should be asked before heading off to treatment for drug addiction. #drugaddiction #addictiontreatment #addictionrecovery RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at...

Corey shares some big news! We discuss the benefits of writing in all its many forms for those in recovery and those who want to improve their mental health. #recoverywriting #journaling #streamofconsciousness #drugaddiction RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: ht...

Experience Points is a new segment composed of bite-sized stories, revelations, and epiphanies. #drugaddiction #addictionrecovery #recoverywisdom #addictionexperience RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at&nbs...

Experience Points is a new segment composed of bite-sized stories, revelations, and epiphanies. #drugaddiction #addictionrecovery #recoverywisdom #addictionexperience RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at&nbs...

Car chases, gun fights, moonlight romance, and riveting drama are all things you won't find in this episode! However, you will find important information regarding Bill-36 in B.C. How will it affect healthcare providers? How will it affect the public? Find out now on the Recovery Machine Podcast! #bill36 #healthprofessionsbc #drugaddiction #drugpolicy RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: htt...

Diseases of despair include cognitive despair, emotional despair, behavioral despair, and biological despair. These factors, along with dislocation theory, are compared and related to drug addiction in society today. #diseaseofdespair #dislocationtheory #drugaddiction #toxicdrugs #alienation RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: h...

An anonymous nurse joins us to discuss the dangers she faces while working through a monitoring contract. #nursingBC #drugaddiction #relapseprevention #drugpolicy #nofsgiven RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan...

Recovery is a strange word. What does it mean? How do we use it? Corey and Nathan articulate what the word means to them as individuals and what it means in the world of drug addiction. #recovery #drugaddiction #addictionrecovery #definerecovery Dictionary definition: 1. a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. 2. the action or process of regaining possession or control of somethin...

$1800 to go to treatment for 90 days. That's the proposal. We take a closer look. #treatmentincentive #rehabearnings #cashfornodrugs #treatmentideas RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at  us@recoverymach...

Corey and Nathan discuss B.C.'s overdose app, Connect by Lifeguard. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev.lifeguard&hl=en RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST #overdoseapp #connectapp #lifeguardapp #savelives 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAI...

Drug addiction-related books are presented and discussed. We talk about the impact of each title on our understanding of addiction and our growth as human beings. #addictionbooks #drugaddictionbooks #addictionliterature #recoverybooks Corey's books: Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations by Richard Wagamese The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson PhD Complex PTSD: From Survivi...

Jared Callahan, director of Clean Slate, the documentary, joins us to discuss the film. Clean Slate is a documentary based on two men who try to create a short film while in a Georgia, US, faith-based recovery center. We talk about his motivations for making the Clean Slate and his experiences as an observer of the deep South recovery world. To watch Clean Slate on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

We look at the recent fine levied against the Northern Health Authority by WorkSafeBC. Violations included failure to report multiple safety infractions, including acts of violence against staff members. British Columbia's ailing healthcare system is discussed as more pressure, more stress, and more violence continue to pile up on the backs of our healthcare workers. RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 Al...

What to expect during a monitoring contract and return to practice agreement for healthcare workers in B.C. RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at  us@recoverymachine.org 🙏 To support Recovery Machine on...

Dr. Mandy Manak, a certified IME, and MRO addiction specialist, joins us for a candid talk about what it's like on the inside of The Machine! #recoverymachinepodcast #drugaddiction RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and...

The Recovery Machine Podcast is ONE year old! We have some thank yous to give out and some info about Friday's guest. #gratitude #thankyou #itsourbirthday RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at  us@recove...

Corey and Nathan review their first year as hosts of the Recovery Machine Podcast with a list of the top five things they each learned. PLUS -- Year End Special Guest info is discussed. #recoverymachinepodcast #top5list #addictioninhealthcare #drugaddiction #britishcolumbia RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com...

Pastor Ward Draper of The 5 and 2 Ministries stops by to shed some light on theology, virtues, connection, and love. We talk 'slacktivism', connection, and moving through life without fear. #homelessness #the5and2 #warddraper #abbotsfordpreacher#bcbiblebelt RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine...

A Recovery Machine listener and friend of the show joins us to discuss the balance he's found between living a full life and using opioids recreationally. #substanceuse #drugpolicy #recovery #addiction #abstinence RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recov...

Corey and Nathan review the details described in the Access to Prescribed Safe Supply in British Colombia Policy Direction document. Is this the first step towards a progressive life-saving policy, or is it wishful thinking? Take a listen and tell us what you think. What's your take on Safe Supply? #toxicdrugcrisis #drugpolicyinbc #fentanyl #safesupply #safersupply Email Recovery Machine Podcast a...

Corey describes the mental conflict he experienced when faced with two unattractive options; return to his former workplace OR lose a finger. #mentalhealthawareness #irrationalbeliefs #challegeyourmind RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.o...

Nathan has an epiphany while exploring the meaning of charity as a virtue. #charity #virtueofcharity #epiphany #angst #driversofaddiction RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen ▶ YouTube Handle: https://youtube.com/@recoverymachine?sub_confirmation=1 ✔ Website: https://recoverymachine.org 📭 EMAIL Corey and Nathan at  us@recoverymachine.org 🙏...

Given the state of politics and the impending blue wave, how will even the best-intentioned politician move forward with Safe Supply? Does the average citizen in B.C. care enough or know enough about Harm Reduction and Safe Supply? Corey and Nathan do their best to make a prediction. #drugpolicy #safesupply #harmreduction #stopthestigma #mentalhealthawareness RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST 🔊 All Platfo...

When is it okay to step in and take control of someone else's life? Legal calorie restriction for people who are overweight? Forced feeding for people who are underweight? How do we decide who gets to decide? RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST Audio Platforms: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen YouTube: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/youtubenow Website: https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm...