A couple more videos…
A few months ago, I ventured into the world of video, posting some clips from a presentation I did about addiction and treatment. The initial clips were focused on understanding addiction, and since then, I have been meaning to get back to the lecture and do the same for treatment. Recently, I did go back and review the lecture and realized that I can speak much more clearly about the nature of addiction than I can about how to deal with it as a problem. I think this is because there is not one way to help someone with addiction. We have multiple treatments, methods, medicines, and programs that can all contribute to good outcomes. At the same time, I believe the number of choices also can become paralyzing and unhelpful when all that someone really wants is to be given clear direction on what to do. Sometimes 12 steps, 7 habits, and even 5 actions can be overwhelming. Enough said. I did find a couple of clips that pertain to treatment, but they don’t discuss the overarching 5 Actions framework that I am now evolving as a way to think about intervention. But soon. Check these out and let me know your thoughts.
I appreciate information in your video blog. As an owner of a drug testing lab in Kansas City, the more information and articles I come across that I can share with my staff the better off I am in helping the community we serve. I have an associate who has a sister that is an alcoholic. I will share this site with her and them.
Thanks for the feedback and passing it on to others, much appreciated!
J
I found these videos very useful in understanding addiction and treatment better! I think the most important thing I learned from your video posts is that every individual and their process with addiction and treatment is different. Knowing what works best for certain individuals is key and knowing more about their background allows the ability to be able to connect the dots! Thank you for the information!
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, people are very different and thus our approaches and interventions need to be as well.
J