Gateway Rehab's Recovery Rollcall

The relapse process effects both the individual and family including emotional, mental, and physical impacts. However, there are ways that the family can help address relapse. In this episode, therapist Jerry Daley, discusses family dynamic during the relapse process. Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinical professionals. Always consult with a qualified health care provider. H...

If you have a loved one in active addiction, or in any stage of the recovery process, it can be very beneficial to learn about this journey from a mother who has traveled it alongside her son. In this episode, Cindy joins one of our therapists, Jerry Daley, as she shares her family’s experience battling addiction. Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinical professionals. Always c...

Description: Alcohol consumption is widely accepted and often expected in several social environments. However, addiction is just as prevalent with alcohol as it is with illicit substances. From mild to severe diagnoses, to binge drinking, to life-threatening effects, alcohol misuse needs to be acknowledged. Dr. Julia D’Alo, Chief Medical Officer, and Carin Fraioli, Vice President of Recovery Serv...

Battling the disease of addiction is extremely complex. Treatment is not “one size fits all.” Harm reduction acknowledges where a person is in their unique battle and offers support to reduce risks. Dr. Julia D’Alo, Chief Medical Officer at Gateway Rehab, is joined by Jennifer Bloodworth, Administrator of Onala Recovery Center in Pittsburgh, to discuss types of harm reduction and the benefits reco...

It is cyclical. It is relapsing. It is remitting. In this podcast, Gateway Rehab’s Chief Medical Officer, Julia D’Alo, and Executive VP of Recovery Services, Carin Fraioli, bring light to the chronic nature of addiction, and offer advice for the individual and the family. Recovery happens every day, and relapse can be part of the process. Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinica...

In 2022, Gateway Rehab celebrated 50 years of service as a community-based, nonprofit provider. In this podcast, Gateway Rehab’s Chief Executive Officer, James Troup, discusses what it means to treat everyone, meeting the mission first set by Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, and what is on the horizon for recovery in our region. Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinical professionals....

hoice and disease are not mutually exclusive. In fact, many diagnoses can often be related to back to lifestyle or routine. However, a similar philosophy is not often applied to the treatment of substance use disorders. Addiction remains highly stigmatized, placing blame on the individual. In this podcast, Gateway Rehab’s Chief Medical Officer, Julia D’Alo, and VP of Corporate Services and Strateg...

Healing is not a quick process. Statistically, the longer a person is engaged in treatment, the greater their chances of remission and sustained wellness. Long term treatment planning can look different for everyone. In this podcast, Gateway Rehab’s Executive Vice President of Recovery Services, Carin Fraioli, and Executive Director of Inpatient Services, Laura Bisbey, discuss measuring success, t...

Description: Addiction is a cyclical, remitting, and relapsing disease, like many other chronic conditions. The difference, however, is the shame often associated with relapse in addiction. Jenny Bloodworth, Administrator of Onala Recovery Center in Pittsburgh, joins Carin Fraioli, Executive Vice President of Recovery Services at Gateway Rehab, to share her story, her breaking point, and her momen...

Description: Support groups can have a huge impact on one’s recovery. Jenny Bloodworth, Administrator of Onala Recovery Center in Pittsburgh, helps to paint the picture of joining a recovery support group, even from a young age. Hear more about how she found safety, peer support, and acceptance in her local recovery community. Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinical profession...

Individuals who have been prescribed medication when battling addiction often face criticism. However, the reality is that there is a critical timeline with opioid use disorder. The risk of overdose death is high; intervention needs to happen fast. Medication is simply a tool in the treatment toolbox which can successfully bridge you or your loved one into a healthier world. Gateway Rehab’s Chief...

Description: You’ve heard of Narcan, but how much do you really know about the medication, Naloxone, used to reverse an opioid overdose? Would you recognize an overdose if you saw one? In this podcast, you can learn how it works, who should carry it, the risks, and more from Gateway Rehab’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Julia D’Alo, and Stacie Brown, Certified Recovery Specialist and Overdose Prevent...

Addiction is isolating, and stigma against this disease often stands in the way of treatment access. Do you think you may hold feelings of stigma or unconscious bias? In this podcast, you can learn more about stigma in the family from Gateway Rehab’s Executive Vice President of Recovery Services, Carin Fraioli, and Therapist, Jerry Daley. Host: Jonny Hartwell. DISCLAIMER: Not all participants in t...

Addiction is a family disease, and one that can be challenging to comprehend or even talk about. Understanding the role families play in someone’s recovery is critical. In this podcast, this will be reviewed by Gateway Rehab’s Executive Vice President of Recovery Services, Carin Fraioli, and Therapist, Jerry Daley. Host: Jonny Hartwell. DISCLAIMER: Not all participants in this podcast are medical...

Starting treatment can be intimidating for you and your loved ones. In this podcast, you will get answers from Gateway Rehab’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Julia D’Alo, and Executive Vice President of Recovery Services, Carin Fraioli. Host: Jonny Hartwell. DISCLAIMER: Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinical professionals. Always consult with a qualified health care provider.

Episode 1 Why Can’t People Just Stop Are you someone who is concerned about yours or a loved one’s addictive habits? Understand the basics of addiction as a treatable, relapsing, remitting disease of the brain. In this podcast you’ll hear from Gateway Rehab’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Julia D’Alo, and Executive Vice President of Recovery Services, Carin Fraioli. DISCLAIMER: Not all participants i...