Recovery Machine Podcast

Addiction outcome measures are poorly tracked. We talk about how addiction goals could be established early on in treatment. With established treatment goals, addiction treatment data could be established and then implemented in future treatment protocols. Addiction treatment centers and rehabilitation institutions could do a better job of keeping addiction statistics records. RECOVERY MACHINE POD...

Should we implement an advisory committee designed to regulate addiction treatment programs in the areas of costs effectiveness and treatment effectiveness. Shouldn't employers care whether or not treatment programs offered to their employees are actually improving patient outcomes? RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recov...

Retired platoon commander, Chris Meisner joins us to share his experiences with drug addiction, both during the Afghanistan war and after his return to civilian life. RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https...

Can we provide readily accessible peer support to healthcare professionals? How would confidentiality be addressed? How would stigma be addressed? Is there a way to make this available now? RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FAC...

Treating addiction in healthcare workers. How can we reduce the stigma? Can addiction treatment be made more transparent? Can we open up treatment protocols and bring addiction treatment into the light? RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcv...

How much do words matter when discussing drug addiction? How do words like junkie, crackhead, drug addict, drug fiend, druggie, burnout, dopehead, stoner, etc. affect the stigma around drug use? Stigma has an impact on personal identity and drug treatment protocols. RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PA...

Corey and Nathan talk hypotheticals in the world of addiction. RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https://www.facebook.com/recoverymachine FACEBOOK Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpsrecoverym...

Corey and Nathan talk hypotheticals in the world of addiction. RECOVERY MACHINE PODCAST LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https://www.facebook.com/recoverymachine FACEBOOK Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpsrecoverym...

Part Two of a two-part series on recent developments in Corey's back-to-work process. The underbelly of the machine is exposed...

Part One of a two-part series on recent developments in Corey's back-to-work process. The underbelly of the machine is exposed...

Registered nurse, Corey Ranger, is a champion of life-saving Harm Reduction policies and an experienced advocate for People Who Use Drugs PWUD. He takes us through his career as a street nurse and talks about the challenges he faces as President of Harm Reduction Nurses Association of Canada. LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org...

Registered nurse, Kinnon Ross, shares her amazing story of addiction, trauma, and recovery. LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https://www.facebook.com/recoverymachine FACEBOOK Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpsrecov...

Prioritizing That Which We Love Most.

We look at why it's so important to take the time to check on ourselves mentally. Awareness, intercepting negative thought patterns, CBT, and common mental traps are discussed. B0OQ8lL3VMyqSbM9pVJN

Corey and Nathan discuss the techniques they use to foster a healthy mental environment. LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https://www.facebook.com/recoverymachine FACEBOOK Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpsrecovery...

Host and executive producer of the CRACKDOWN podcast, activist, writer, broadcaster, musician – Garth Mullins, stops by to discuss the late, David Poses' book, The Weight of Air. Garth is the recipient of awards from the  JackWebster Foundation , the Canadian Association of Journalists, the New York International Radio Festival for material aired on CBC Radio, an...

Ron Williams joins us for an interview. We learn about his personal history, his struggles with alcohol, and his admirable and inspiring resilience. Ron discusses where he found the strength and courage to cope with one of the most devastating tragedies imaginable. LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.p...

Recovery Machine cohost's Corey Williams and Nathan McLean take a look at Canada's Drug and Substances Strategy. The four pillars of Prevention, Treatment, Harm Reduction, and Enforcement are discussed and compared on federal, provincial, and frontline levels. Where is the plan working and where is the plan failing? Check out Episode 10 to find out! LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine....

Corey and Nathan continue their chronological discussion of a healthcare worker's journey from addiction to recovery and back to work. Peer support groups such as the 12 step steps and SMART Recovery are discussed and compared. The importance of mindset and attitude when entering treatment is also explained on the ninth episode of Recovery Machine!#recovery #addiction #nurse #nursing #pharmacist #...

Special guest and peer support specialist, Berton McLean joins co-hosts Corey and Nathan for a close look at the emotion of shame. What is the difference between guilt and shame? What does it look like? How does it feel? What role does it play in adaptive evolution? We talk about shame as it relates to the addictive cycle and offer tools for processing this integral emotion. #recovery #addiction #...

Corey and Nathan take a detailed look at what's involved in an independent medical evaluation. They look at what's covered and the diagnostics used to determine the severity of a patient's substance use disorder. A real case of a nurse who lost her job permanently is discussed. #recovery #addiction #nurse #nursing #pharmacist #opioid #opiate #addicted #substanceusedisorder #treatment #drugabuse #w...

What happens when a healthcare professional reaches out for help with substance use disorder? Corey and Nathan discuss Day Zero forward to the independent medical evaluation. What you should expect depending on the involvement of your college, your employer, and your union. A discussion is had regarding how best to use this period of time so that you can be best positioned for treatment. #recovery...

Recovery Machine hosts Corey and Nathan interview Dr. Carmel Hopkins. She answers questions about her experiences with addiction, as well as her subsequent journey in recovery. LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https://www.facebook...

Corey and Nathan talk about aspects of their personalities that contributed to their respective opioid addictions. How do traits like neuroticism or perfectionism factor into addiction? What about impulsivity or a strong desire for novel experiences? What should healthcare workers watch out for and how can these tendencies be monitored? LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/...

We discuss what it means to be addicted. Is it a disease? How much control do we really have? What factors play a role in the development of a substance abuse problem? LISTEN or WATCH:  https://recovery-machine.captivate.fm/listen WEBSITE:  us@recoverymachine.org PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/recmach TWITTER:  @rcvrymachine FACEBOOK Page:  https://www.facebook.com/reco...