In this episode we sit down with Kirsten from Sobriety Bestie. We explore the indoctrination of AA, the challenges of leaving the program and the journey of deprogramming from its ideology. Kirsten shares her insights on finding stability and emotional health outside of AA, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and trusting oneself in the recovery process. The discussion highlights the need for diverse recovery paths and the significance of understanding one's own mental health needs.

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Today we are talking about how Abstinence only models often miss the mark by not addressing the real mental health stuff going on. It's not just about staying sober. Forcing people into treatment can actually make things worse. People need to be ready for it, or it just backfires and it actually greatly increseses the risk of death. Safe Supply Issues: Without a regulated supply, folks are stuck with dangerous street options. It's a mess that could be avoided.

This conversation delves into the complexities of harm reduction, the historical context of substance use and the impact of criminalization on drug users. It highlights the current overdose crisis and the chemical arms race in drug production. The discussion emphasizes the importance of harm reduction strategies and the need for a real evidence based approach to substance use and substance use disorder.

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