A series of substantive discussions on addiction, recovery, and social work practice. Each episode draws on thirteen years of clinical and field experience.
Audio recordings forthcoming. Full transcripts are available below.
Families frequently present with a focus on behavioural symptoms — dishonesty, broken commitments, and disruption to the household. This episode examines why that framing is insufficient, and what a more effective approach looks like.
A positive result constitutes a starting point for assessment, not a conclusion. This episode examines the scope and limitations of drug testing, the populations for whom it is relevant, and the importance of contextual interpretation.
An examination of South Africa's legal provision for involuntary admission under the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act. This episode covers the criteria for application, the procedural requirements, and the considerations families should weigh before pursuing this course of action.
Sobriety and recovery are distinct concepts that are frequently conflated. This episode clarifies the difference, addresses the clinical significance of relapse within the recovery process, and examines why punitive responses are ineffective as a therapeutic strategy.
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