A Recovery Historian's Perspective with Bill Stauffer | Episode 499

Contact Bill- [email protected] Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment andRecovery in America by William White - https://archive.org/details/slayingdragonhis00whitPathways from the Culture of Addiction to the Culture ofRecovery: A Travel Guide for Addiction Professionals by William White - https://archive.org/details/pathwaysfromcult0000whit Best piece of Recovery advice- Keep working on yourself Resources: PRO.A – PA Statewide Recovery Community - https://pro-a.org/Recovery Review – a community of recovery-oriented experts -https://www.billstauffer.net/recoveryreview-articlesPapers | William White Library - https://chestnut.org/li/william-white-library/papersRecovery, Work, and Reflections - https://www.billstauffer.net/ Song that symbolizes recovery: Cover Me Up by Jason Isbell -https://youtu.be/S-s3vuXopS4?si=2Gl8RdrVAp4i--NhSummaryWilliam Stauffer shares his inspiring journey from earlydrug use to long-term recovery and his extensive work in the recoverycommunity. Discover insights into addiction, the history of recovery advocacy,and how community involvement can transform lives. William Stauffer discussesthe importance of integrity, responsibility, and community in recovery,addressing challenges like unethical practices and systemic flaws. He sharesinsights on building a culture of recovery, the significance of self-care, and thepower of collective action to improve the future of addiction treatment.  Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA (c) 2015 - 2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved.Theme Music: “all clear” (⁠⁠⁠https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)by Ketsa (https://ketsa.uk⁠⁠⁠)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)