Substance Abuse and Divorce in Colorado with John Gilburt | Episode 145

Alcoholism and Divorce: The Impact of Substance Abuse on Parenting and CustodyIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha welcome John Gilburt, a Boulder-based addiction and substance abuse expert, to discuss the complex relationship between alcoholism and divorce. John, with his extensive background in alcohol tolerance and substance abuse treatment, shares valuable insights into the consequences of substance abuse on relationships and parenting. The episode covers everything from identifying alcoholism and understanding its impact on children to testing methods and treatment options.Guest Information John Gilburt is an addiction specialist with over 40 years of experience in alcohol and substance abuse treatment. John founded the Boulder Alcohol Education Center and has worked extensively on researching alcohol tolerance, writing a dissertation on alcohol tolerance and disinhibition. He is currently working on his upcoming book, 99 Bottles of Beer, which discusses alcohol and its effects from a scientific perspective.Episode OutlineUnderstanding Alcoholism and Substance Abuse John explains the difference between substance abuse and alcoholism, emphasizing that alcohol use becomes problematic when it causes harm to the individual or others.The Impact of Alcoholism on Parenting Ryan and John discuss the consequences of having an alcoholic parent, particularly the effects on children.Is High Tolerance Alcoholism the Same as Regular Alcoholism? John clarifies the distinction between high tolerance alcoholism and regular alcoholism.Protecting Children in Divorce Cases Involving Substance Abuse John emphasizes the importance of protecting children in divorce cases involving substance abuse.Treatment Options: Inpatient vs. Outpatient Care John compares inpatient and outpatient treatment options for individuals struggling with alcoholism.The Role of AA and Support Systems in Recovery John talks about the role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon (for families of alcoholics) in the recovery process.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.