Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of The Beyond Addiction Show 

Today, Dr. King is not just your host but also your guest, since he is answering listeners’ questions. Listeners are the reason for this podcast and their questions are a priority.

 

In this episode, Dr. King answers several questions about substance use disorders, how to seek the best treatment, dual diagnosis, Post Acute Withdrawl Symptoms (PAWS), self-care, and Suboxone (how it works and who can use it).

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:06 ] Question No. 1: How many people qualify for having a substance use disorder and stop using without any treatment?

[4:24 ] Dr. Josh explains the main reasons why most people having a substance use disorder don’t get any treatment.

[11:28 ] Question No. 2: I am four months sober but feel depressed, others are getting better, I have been in therapy and I am on medication, is this a dual diagnosis?

[17:22 ] Dr. King talks about Post Acute Withdrawl Symptoms (PAWS).

[21:54 ] Question No. 3: Where should I start with self-care?

[26:12 ] Dr. King shares practical ways to start practicing self-compassion.

[30:14 ] Question No. 4: How to help the addicted? I have been watching my daughter struggle for 15 years and we tried everything, local help is untrained, and a lot of rehabs are financially motivated, where do you really get help?

[37:12 ] Question No. 5: Is detox the only way to get on suboxone?

[44:33 ] Dr. King lists ways to help a family member who is impacted by someone’s substance use.

[47:02 ] Dr. King talks about the Invitation to Change approach.

[47:23 ] What are the least healthy ways to help someone battling substance use?

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

The Beyond Addiction Show

Center for Motivation and Change

Center for Motivation and Change on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

 

Email Dr. Josh King at beyondaddiction@motivationandchange.com or tweet him at @DocJoshKing

 

Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment—and How to Get Help That Works, by Anne M. Fletcher

CMC Foundation for Change

 

Tweetables and Quotes:

“Between 21 to 22 million people in the United States qualify as needing a substance use treatment and only 1.4% receive treatment.” — @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing [3:29 ]

 

“Two out of five people who perceive they have a substance use disorder, do not get treatment because they feel ambivalent and are not sure if they want to stop; one out of three could not afford treatment.” — @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing [5:38 ]

 

“One out of three people who need treatment for substance use won’t get it because of the social stigma associated with substance use disorder and treatment.” — @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing [8:22 ]

 

“There is a significant correlation between having mental health diagnosis and a substance use related disorder.” — @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing [14:50 ] 

 

“If you are trying to take care of somebody else, you have to take care of yourself first.” — @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing [22:39 ]

 

“When we reduce isolation, we can get support.” — @_TheCMC @DocJoshKing [28:27 ]