Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
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A podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we envision.
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A podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we envision.
In this episode of Recovery Matters, TJ sits down with Dr. Chad McDonald, an addiction and family medicine physician, to talk about the overlooked cocaine crisis and the growing role of detox and medication-assisted treatment in recovery. From breaking down stigma in the recovery community to the challenges of treating fentanyl use, Chad shares clinical insights and personal connections that drive his passion for this work.
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Starting Cocaine Detox Programs
02:20 Connecticut’s Cocaine Problem
03:45 What Cocaine Withdrawal Really Looks Like
05:45 Beyond Withdrawal: The Need for Rehab
07:15 Why Chad Chose Addiction Medicine
09:00 Stigma in Addiction Treatment
12:00 Treating the Drivers of Addiction
16:30 New Medications & Low-Dose Induction
23:15 Suboxone vs Injectables: Success Rates
24:30 Other Medication Options
26:30 Recovery Is a Program of Action
29:00 Are Overdose Deaths Really Declining?
31:30 The Overlooked Role of Alcohol and Stimulants
33:15 What Needs to Change in Addiction Medicine
37:00 Advice for the First 24 Hours of Recovery
38:30 Closing Thoughts
A podcast from one of the nation's original Recovery Community Organizations - CCAR. CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing of Recovery from addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. We invite guests from all areas of the Recovery Movement to explore the concept of recovery with us, share their stories, and have real discussions that move us toward that world which we envision.
