Is More Access To Treatment A Good Thing?

Key takeaways from this episode: Calling substance use a disease has shifted perceptions.Access to treatment doesn't guarantee positive outcomes.Many people recover without formal treatment.The disease model can create a self-fulfilling prophecy.Recovery identity can hinder personal growth.Critical thinking is essential in recovery discussions.Harm reduction offers a more sensible approach.Healthcare is often driven by profit motives.Mainstream recovery narratives can be limiting.Broader conversations are needed to challenge existing treatment paradigms.Deprogramming check in prompts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZbQaRJ_dIs3pv8pclthnxfa7LFuRXhL0P7qkfzGhsIE/edit?usp=sharing