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348 - What questions do you ask when looking for help? Jan 24, 2024

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In this episdoe Ben, myself and Dr. Tambini role-play a phone call and what it would normally sound like when we're speaking to parents and loved ones. Often times we find parents and loved ones ask a lot of questions but end up getting a lot of answers that they don't necessarily need. You will hear what a typical phone conversation would normally sound like and the direction that it needs to go in order to get them to help that you want. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@rockrecoverytalk.com.

347 - Madison is gaining her life back through her sobriety journey! Jan 21, 2024

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In this episode we have on Madison! She wanted to come on the show and share her journey and what it has been like getting sober this time around. Madison talks in detail about what it was like for her when she relapsed and where she is at today. Its a conversation that will help yopu understand that no matter the situation you are in, there is always help out there! If you have any questions you can reach us at Info@realrecoveytalk.com

346 - Why men are having a hard time staying sober: How can they find purpose and meaning in their lives Jan 17, 2024

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In this episode, we have on Johnny Rios. Johnny is a licensed mental health counselor who has worked many years in the addiction field. Johnny now spends his time coaching and training men on how to live a more purposeful life. Johnny has helped a lot of men find meaning in their lives and give them a connection with themselves and their families. We talk a lot in detail about what he found has worked when dealing with addiction, and how if we can have addicts find purpose and meaning, it will help them stay sober long-term. If you have any questions you can email us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

345 - Over the Counter Drugs: How dangerous are they? Jan 14, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss your typical over-the-counter drugs like cough medicine, Benadryl, Robitussin, and your typical allergy medication's. It might be easy to think while these are over the counter they can't be that harmful, but in reality, they can be extremely harmful. We get into detail about the chemical compounds of these drugs and how they can affect our brain and ultimately become extremely dangerous drugs if not taken properly. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

344 - Alcohol Detox Part 2: Should you go in-patient for detox? Jan 10, 2024

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In this episode we talk about alcohol detox and if it makes sense for you to go into an in-patient. You may have experienced detox symptoms such as anxiety, night sweats, racing heart or even mild hallucinations. Either way, if you are drinking a lot and feel detox is necessary then you should entertain the idea of going to an inpatient setting. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@realrecoverytalk.com

343 - Lorenzo has 22 years of clean time: This is his story Jan 07, 2024

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In this episode we have on a long time listener! Lorenzo has been listening to the podcast for a long time and we have had the honor of sitting with him and hearing his story. Lorenzo has 22 years of clean time and goes into detail as to what his clean time has looked like over the years. He spend many years not attending meetings and he shares the once isolated incident that made him realize that he needs to start going back to meetings. If you have any questions you can reach us at Info@realrecoverytalk.com

342 - Alcohol Detox: Should you go inpatient or outpatient? Do you even need to go to detox? Jan 03, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss everything alcohol detox. It is pretty well known that detoxing off of alcohol can be rather hard and very dangerous. Make sure you make an informed decision and also consult your doctor before making any decisions on your own. This is a crucial part of your recovery process, and we would not want you to get this part wrong. A lot of times, people try and detox on their own, only to find themselves drinking more and more and putting themselves in a worse off possession. If you have any questions, you can reach us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

341 - A remarkable story of recovery: Keith has 15 years clean off drugs and is not looking back Dec 31, 2023

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In this episode of real recovery talk we have on a special guest named Keith. Keith has a remarkable story and he has come on to share it with you all. It's really hard to believe some of the stuff that he has gone through in the past, but he shares how he is grateful for all of it, and what it has given him today. Keith has really built a life for himself over the last 15 years and makes it a part of his mission to help others recover from drug addiction. If you have any questions you can reach us at info@rockrecoverytalk.com.

340 - Hope for a Bright Future: Witness the Inspiring Journey of a Young Man's Sobriety Dec 27, 2023

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In this episode we have a young man named Seth come on the show and share what his experience has been like thus far in treatment at Rock Recovery Center. Seth, in the beginning, was unsure if he wanted to be sober. After spending some time around good people and seeing what sobriety is REALLY about, he has decided that this is something that he would like to do for a long time!

If you have any questions you can reach us at INFO@realrecoverytalk.com

339 - All things Medically Assisted Treatment with Dr. T Dec 24, 2023

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In this episode we have on Dr. Tambini. We discuss all things medically, assisted treatment, including Suboxone, Subutex, methadone, vivitrol, and naltrexone. This is a very debatable topic, and we share a lot of our opinions when it comes to MAT in general. Please understand that this is from our experience and what we have seen over the years working with thousands of clients at this point. If you have any questions, you can email us at info@realrecoverytalk.com.

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