Walking Away From Addiction

Discussion of substance abuse, addiction, health issues and risks associated with addiction. Podcast designed to educate, inform, guide, and explain everything related to substance abuse and addiction and how to overcome it. I discuss alcohol and drug addiction, symptoms of addiction, the withdrawal process as well as ways to find sobriety. Whether you're struggling with addiction or have a loved one you're concerned about or want to learn about addiction, this podcast is the right place for all of you. My goal is to help fight the addiction epidemic as well as stigmas related to the disease. I am here to give people hope and show them recovery is possible.

Pink Cocaine 05/03/2025

Pink Cocaine Dangers of Pink Cocaine and increased anxiety across our nation /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/36417010

Decisions 10/18/2024

Decisions /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/33508357

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Recovery 09/28/2024

Physical and Occupational Therapy in Recovery /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/33240717

Marijuana Schedule Changes 08/10/2024

Marijuana Schedule Changes /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/32526442

Interview with Steve 06/30/2024

Interview with Steve /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/31951532

Episode 16 - Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Phenobarbital - How Are These Medications Used In Addiction Medicine? 03/24/2024

Episode 16 - Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Phenobarbital - How Are These Medications Used In Addiction Medicine? Episode 16 is our first interview episode. Dr. T joined us in the studio to talk about medications used in addiction medicine, such as Buprenorphine, Naltrexone and Phenobarbital. What are these medications and what are they prescribed for? Who can take them and when? Listen now to get the answers to these questions and many more! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/30514218

Episode 15 - NEEDLES 02/12/2024

Episode 15 - NEEDLES Welcome back to Walking Away From Addiction Podcast! In episode 15, we talk about what the letters in "NEEDLES" stand for. This is part two of the "Seven Needles In A Haystack" series. /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/29898863

Episode 14 - Seven Needles In A Haystack 12/24/2023

Episode 14 - Seven Needles In A Haystack Have you ever tried finding a needle in a haystack? Can you image how difficult that is? Now imagine having to find seven needles in a haystack to navigate through your everyday life in addiction. And burning down the haystack to find the needles isn't an option, because that would mean overdose and death. Listen now to find out what it means to look for seven needles in a haystack. We wish everyone Happy Holidays and want to remind you that you are not alone. If you are struggling with an addiction, struggling because your loved one has an addiction, or you are struggling to stay sober during this busy holiday season, please remember we are here to provide support. Email us at or message us on one of the social media platforms. Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/29217318

Epsiode 13 - The 5 Steps To Recovery By Walking Away From Addiction 12/10/2023

Epsiode 13 - The 5 Steps To Recovery By Walking Away From Addiction The Walking Away From Addiction team has created a 5 step program to recovery. Listen to this episode to learn about these steps. Additionally you can find a copy of the pyramid we reference in this episode on our Instagram page @walkingawayfromaddiction. If you want to support our nonprofit organization, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us on Instagram, Facebook or via email at . Thank you everyone for listening! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/29003548

Episode 12 - Methamphetamine 11/20/2023

Episode 12 - Methamphetamine Methamphetamine is the most used illicit drug used world wide. But in the last decade the focus in the news has been on the opioid epidemic. Is meth less harmful? Or is it a highly toxic and dangerous substance? Listen now to find out more about meth than you have ever learned before. Walking Away From Addiction is a nonprofit organization. We thank all of our listeners for your ongoing support and loyalty! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/28714778

Episode 11 - The 8 Dimensions of Wellness in Addiction 11/06/2023

Episode 11 - The 8 Dimensions of Wellness in Addiction Welcome back to Walking Away From Addiction! In this episode we talk about the 8 dimensions of wellness in addiction. Walking Away From Addiction is now a nonprofit organization. Please don't forget to like, share and follow our podcast. Thank you everyone for your ongoing support! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/28524341

Halloween Special - Bloopers / Outtakes / Deleted Scenes 10/31/2023

Halloween Special - Bloopers / Outtakes / Deleted Scenes We want to thank every single one of your for listening to our podcast! The support we have received has been absolutely incredible. We won't lie, this podcast is a lot of work. But at the same time we have a blast recording these episodes. The three of us have become best friends. Not everything runs smoothly all the time. Join us for this Halloween Special to hear some of the bloopers we had to delete from our episodes. /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/28472375

Episode 10 - The stigma of addiction and the power of language 10/13/2023

Episode 10 - The stigma of addiction and the power of language Unfortunately, people suffering from an addiction are still being heavyly stigmatized. In this epsiode we talk about some of our experiences regarding this stigma, what can be done to make a difference and why language is a powerful tool in this fight. Please email us any comments, concerns or questions to . You can also follow us on Instagram @walkingawayfromaddiction or on Facebook. Thank you for everyone's continued support! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/28305692

Episode 9 - Family Roles 10/01/2023

Episode 9 - Family Roles In episode 9 we talk about the role of the family in addiction and the different roles individual family members play. Walking Away From Addiction is now officially a nonprofit organization. Email us with any comments or questions at [email protected] /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/28188380

Episode 8 - Support Systems 09/16/2023

Episode 8 - Support Systems In this episode we discuss different support systems and the importance of them. /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/28050267

Episode 7 - Childhood Trauma Part 2 08/31/2023

Episode 7 - Childhood Trauma Part 2 Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss childhood trauma and abuse. This is part 2 of our childhood trauma series. Alcohol or substance use disorders are oftentimes a response to human suffering. Learn more about the connection between childhood trauma and addiction in this two part series. If you like this episode, please like and share our podcast. Please send us your questions or comments to or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27906966

Episode 6 - Childhood Trauma Part 1 08/18/2023

Episode 6 - Childhood Trauma Part 1 Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss childhood trauma and abuse. Alcohol or substance use disorders are oftentimes a response to human suffering. Learn more about the connection between childhood trauma and addiction in this two part series. If you like this episode, please like and share our podcast. Please send us your questions or comments to or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27787884

Episode 5 - Cannabis - is it a medication or a drug? 08/03/2023

Episode 5 - Cannabis - is it a medication or a drug? In episode 5 of our podcast we discuss cannabis. Is it a drug, is it a medication? Or are there arguments for both? Is it completely risk free to use it? Listen now to get the answers. Please show us your support - like, follow, share. Send us your comments and questions to or message us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27652614

Episode 4 - Teenage Addiction 07/21/2023

Episode 4 - Teenage Addiction Welcome to episode 4! This time we are talking about teenage addiction, some warning signs and what parents and schools can do to prevent addiction. /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27527397

Episode 3 - Opiate Addiction 07/09/2023

Episode 3 - Opiate Addiction Welcome back to Walking Away From Addiction with your hosts Bob, Anja and Jamie. In this episode we discuss the opioid epidemic, addiction, withdrawals and ways to sobriety. Please send us any questions to , or on Instagram @walkingawayfromaddiction or on our FaceBook page Walking Away From Addiction Podcast. Remeber to follow, like and share. Thank you for your support! /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27409251

Episode 2 - Alcohol Addiction 06/23/2023

Episode 2 - Alcohol Addiction Welcome back! In this episode we are discussing alcohol addiction, it's effects on your body, affects on your family and friends, along with what it takes to get sober, maintain sobriety and some of the withdrawal symptoms. /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27242586

Episode 1 - Welcome To The Podcast 06/12/2023

Episode 1 - Welcome To The Podcast Welcome to Walking Away From Addiction, a podcast designed to educate, inform, guide and explain everything related to substance abuse and addiction and how to overcome it. We discuss alcohol as well as drug addiction, the symptoms of addiction, the withdrawal process as well as ways to find sobriety. Most of our resources are based in the Southern Colorado area, but this podcast might be helpful to anyone across the country. Whether you are struggling with addiction yourself, or have a loved one you are concerned about, or want to just simply learn about addiction, this podcast is the right place for all of you. We are a team of nurses, addiction counselors and mental health professionals and our goal is to help fight the addiction epidemic as well as stigmas related to the disease. Find us on Facebook "Walking Away From Addiction Podcast" or Instagram @walkingawayfromaddiction /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27115953

Trailer 06/08/2023

Trailer Welcome to Walking Away from Addiction, a podcast designed to educate, inform, guide, and explain everything related to substance abuse and addiction and how to overcome it. We discuss alcohol as well as drug addiction, the symptoms of addiction, the withdrawal process and ways to find sobriety. Most of our resources are based in the Southern Colorado area, but this podcast might be helpful to anyone across the country. Whether you are struggling with addiction yourself, or have a loved one you are concerned about, or want to just simply learn about addiction, this podcast is the right place for all of you. We are a team of nurses, addiction counselors, and mental health professionals and our goal is to help fight the addiction epidemic as well as stigmas related to the disease. /episode/index/show/6217db92-9060-4934-87b7-afabd1866de8/id/27085089

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