Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence-Only Approaches with Dr. Andrew Tatarsky
Release Date: 06/08/2022
FAQ About Substance Use with Dr. Josh King
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of Today, Dr. King is not just your host but also your guest, since he is answering listeners’ questions. Listeners are the reason for this podcast and their questions are a priority. In this episode, Dr. King answers several questions about substance use disorders, how to seek the best treatment, dual diagnosis, Post Acute Withdrawl Symptoms (PAWS), self-care, and Suboxone (how it works and who can use it). Key Takeaways: [1:06] Question No. 1: How many people qualify for having a substance use disorder and stop using...
info_outline
Compassionate Parenting with Catherine Taughinbaugh
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of Today, Dr. King is talking about the very peculiar matter of how different people handle difficult situations in their lives, some would want to never experience the hardships they went through, and others might have come through traumatic situations with great scars, and yet, they consider each moment a lesson from which they learned. Dr. King is accompanied in this episode by , who had a daughter who struggled with substance use, and after coming to the other end, she decided she needed to help other parents. Cathy is now a...
info_outline
Harm Reduction vs. Abstinence-Only Approaches with Dr. Andrew Tatarsky
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of . Today, Dr. King is accompanied by , one of the pioneers of Harm Reduction Therapy and the Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy developer. In this discussion, Dr. King plays the role of “skeptic” to really push Dr. Tatarsky on why Harm Reduction is the way to go over abstinence-only approaches, Dr. Tatarsky also provides some tips and skills on how you can try harm reduction now. Key Takeaways: [2:50] Dr. Tatarsky shares why this is the moment for Harm Reduction Therapy. [5:43] Does Harm Reduction encourage people to keep...
info_outline
Remember the Joy with Sharon Salzberg
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode and a new season of . Today, Dr. King is accompanied by again after two years. At that time, she and Dr. King were both in shock while seeing what was happening in the world with the strike of the pandemic. In today’s episode, Sharon is sharing how her practice has changed as a result of COVID-19, how to practice everyday mindfulness and meditation in an uncertain environment, and if you listen up til the end, you will get the chance to participate in a full guided meditation with Sharon. Key Takeaways: [1:54] Sharon talks...
info_outline
Tackling Systemic Racism with L.J. Lumpkin
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of Today, Dr. King is accompanied by , a marriage and family therapist based in Southern California, who wrote and shares in an insightful conversation the meaning of systemic racism and how it shows up in everyday life for many people causing great rage and trauma. The work that L.J. is doing in his community is really amazing; stick around until the end of today’s episode to see what he is doing in barbershops. Key Takeaways: [2:10] L.J. talks about the vulnerability implied in writing his book. [4:12] L.J. shares how he...
info_outline
Picky-Eating Children: Parents Are Not To Blame with Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of Today, Dr. King is accompanied by who is a psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders. She is also the founder and director of Brave Is Better Consulting and Therapy, located in Philadelphia PA where she works with children and adults who have anxiety and related disorders. including helping children with picky eating habits. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Dr. Katherine specializes in picky-eating children. [3:15] Dr. Katherine explains the suffering of parents of picky eaters. [4:55] Children who are insightful about the limitations...
info_outline
Self-Compassion: Learn to Embrace Your Feelings with Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of Today, Dr. King is accompanied by and , the authors of . They share in this episode on self-compassion: how to incorporate it into our daily lives and what fierce self-compassion is. Key Takeaways: [1:47] Kristin and Chris talk about how their lives are now. [3:58] Does self-compassion really help? [5:07] Self-compassion is about opening up to whatever it is that you are feeling. [6:38] Kindness is one important component of compassion and Chris explains why. [8:14] There are both cultural and psychological barriers to...
info_outline
The Awe Experience: A State of Evoked Mindfulness with Dr. Michelle “Lani” Shiota
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to a new season of Today, Dr. King is accompanied by , who is a researcher at the University of Arizona where she studies emotions, particularly the awe emotion, which is a uniquely mind-opening experience that inspires us to put aside our pre-conceived schemas about the world and approach new situations accurately, with calm and curiosity. Dr. Shiota shares in today’s episode her vast knowledge in the field of emotions, explaining what they are and why they are crucially important for human expression and interactions. Dr. Shiota dives deep into the...
info_outline
Three-Year Anniversary Episode with Dr. Josh King
The Beyond Addiction Show
Dr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of The Beyond Addiction Show, this episode is the one marking the third anniversary of this podcast an important time to be grateful to all the audience and the incredible smart guests that had taken part in these conversations, the feedback from all of you who are listening are simply invaluable and work as the fuel to get this space going.
info_outline
Live Your Fullest Life (Even WIth Fear and Anxiety) with Dr. Jarell Myers and Dr. Julie Jarvis
The Beyond Addiction Show
Today, Dr. King is accompanied by Dr. Jarell Myers and Dr. Julie Jarvis to talk about how we can engage in our own lives even with anxiety and fear present. They break down what exposure therapy is, providing tools for us to be able to create our own exposure to help us cope with our fears and anxiety and to really live our fullest lives.
info_outlineDr. Josh King welcomes you to another episode of The Beyond Addiction Show.
Today, Dr. King is accompanied by Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, one of the pioneers of Harm Reduction Therapy and the Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy developer.
In this discussion, Dr. King plays the role of “skeptic” to really push Dr. Tatarsky on why Harm Reduction is the way to go over abstinence-only approaches, Dr. Tatarsky also provides some tips and skills on how you can try harm reduction now.
Key Takeaways:
[2:50] Dr. Tatarsky shares why this is the moment for Harm Reduction Therapy.
[5:43] Does Harm Reduction encourage people to keep using substances?
[6:52] Dr. Tatarsky explains the meaning of compassionate pragmatism.
[9:15] Harm Reduction offers support to anyone who is ready to start a positive change journey.
[10:33] Dr. Tatarsky shares the definition of addiction to explain why Harm Reduction is effective even though it doesn’t stop the use.
[12:52] What happens when we increase suffering for those struggling with substance abuse?
[14:03] Dr. Tatarsky talks about the supervised injection sites as safe spaces that saved millions of lives around the world.
[16:14] Some people believe that what works in Europe does not necessarily have to work in the U.S. Dr. Tatarsky dives deep into his work around the world.
[21:01] Dr. Tatarsky shares some eye-opening statistics.
[22:08] What happens when someone goes to a supervised injection site?
[24:01] Dr. Tatarsky compares the harm reduction approach to the traditional.
[25:33] Submit or rebel? Dr. Tatarsky talks about the consequences of assuming one or the other as a response to traditional treatments for substance abuse.
[27:10] Harm Reduction opens a safe place, where people can feel respected and heard.
[30:35] Dr. Tatarsky once said “I don’t want to see anyone addicted to substances but that doesn’t mean that if that is where someone is I can’t accept it.”
[32:04] Dr. Tatarsky shares an analogy that greatly exemplifies why serving each unique individual is a much better approach than expecting everyone to follow the same path in regard to substance abuse.
[34:49] Why is it valuable to meet people where they are?
[39:56] Offering alternative strategies is part of the Harm Reduction approach.
[40:55] Dr. Josh and Dr. Tatarsky talk about the statistics on the effectiveness of the traditional approach.
[44:44] There is no straight line to success.
[46:16] We cannot control the people we love, nor our clients or patients.
[47:10] Dr. Tatarsky explains what Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy is about.
[51:46] Assessment as treatment.
[54:11] “Better is better.”
[56:07] Treatment trauma is real, some people are ignored when seeking help.
[57:42] Dr. Tatarsky shares some specific skills and strategies to empower clients to achieve the changes they want to make in their lives: Urge Surfing, Unwrapping the Urge, Find 18 Alternative Choices, and Game Planning.
[1:11:24] Dr. Tatarsky shares why having a plan is crucial.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Center for Motivation and Change
Center for Motivation and Change on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Email Dr. Josh King at [email protected] or tweet him at @DocJoshKing
6 Step Guide to Positive Change
Tweetables and Quotes:
“Harm Reduction emerges in response to the limitations of traditional treatment.” — Dr. Andrew Tatarsky @_TheCMC (3:21)
“The overwhelming majority of people that struggle with drugs and alcohol have not been helped by traditional treatments.” — Dr. Andrew Tatarsky @_TheCMC (3:32)
“We don't have to know the outcome to start supporting people on their healing journeys” — Dr. Andrew Tatarsky @_TheCMC (8:51)
“It is not effective to ask people to just give up their life-saving, coping mechanism before they have an alternative that works better.” — Dr. Andrew Tatarsky @_TheCMC (35:27)