Addiction Treatment 101
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThis is the Addiction Treatment 101 Podcast. This is unlike any other addiction recovery podcast as professionals will be sharing insights into the addiction treatment industry to provide families with information and resources to find and maintain lasting recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and the worry of their loved ones.
Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC shares his own personal journey with trauma, addiction, incarceration, and all of the teachings and practices he has learned as a person in longterm recovery, therapist and clinical interventionist to empower families and their loved ones to find lasting recovery.
If you or someone you know is seeking freedom from addiction please visit www.addictiontreatment101.com to schedule a free family consultation.
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Ep. 014 - Professional Insider: Treatment is a Business - The Inner Workings featuring Jordan Young
September 10, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 57.3 MBEver wondered how to truly define the success of your recovery journey or the recovery journey of a loved one? Maybe you want to share your story with others in hopes of helping other people with their recovery. Or maybe you want to prove to yourself that you are capable of owning a successful business despite your past mistakes. But in order to truly understand where you want to be, you have to first get honest with yourself on how you are going to get there. This week, our guest, Jordan...
Ep. 013 - What to Do When Your Loved One Believes They Are Cured But Have Not Given Adequate Time for Recovery
September 05, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBWhat sets up a family for future success when dealing with recovery? Is it setting firm foundations for their future? Is it finding a strong community and support system? What if there are areas that need improvement? Are there warning signs to look out for or boundaries that need to be set? This week, I am answering all these questions and more to help you guarantee future success for your family and your loved ones in recovery. I share the different ways you can implement strong foundati...
Ep. 012 - The Value of Mental Health Facilities
September 03, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 13 MBEver wondered the purpose for mental health facilities? Maybe you are thinking about sending a loved one to a mental health facility but you aren’t sure if it is beneficial to the situation. Or maybe you opted to send a loved one to a mental health facility but were displeased with the result. This week, I am talking about the value of mental health facilities and how they operate. There are common misconceptions of how mental health facilities operate and the purpose of their care so I e...
Ep. 011 - How to Trust a Loved One After So Much Hurt
August 29, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBDo you wrestle with wanting to trust your loved one even though they’ve lost your trust over and over again? Maybe you want to start giving them small freedoms but don’t know when it’s the right time. Or maybe you want to show your loved one that you want to be able to trust them but you don’t know where to start. This week, I am driving home one of the major issues when it comes to loving those in recovery: learning how to trust after so much dishonesty. I share my personal experience of...
Ep. 010 - How to Show a Loved One You Care While Also Maintaining Your Own Mental Health
August 27, 2019 04:00 - 7 minutes - 12 MBDo you ever feel stress or anxiety from your loved one’s addictive behaviors? When was the last time you actually took time for your own healing? Maybe you forgot what it’s like to take care of yourself because you’ve always had to take care of other people. Or maybe you can’t remember the last time you allowed yourself to simply enjoy the environment around you. This week, I am talking about the importance of loving yourself through the recovery process. Many families forget what it’s lik...
Ep. 009 - Healthy Boundaries for Children with Addicted Parents
August 22, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBHave you ever had to set healthy boundaries between you and a family member because of their addictive behaviors? Maybe you have a parent who is dealing with an alcohol addiction and you want to start implementing boundaries to keep a healthy relationship. Or maybe you have a child who is dealing with a drug addiction and you need a strong support system to help you maintain those boundaries. This week, I am discussing how to set healthy boundaries between you and your family members duri...
Ep. 008 - Is Tough Love the Right Approach? When is it needed?
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 17 MBHave you ever had to use the tough love approach when it came to a loved one’s behavior? Maybe you’ve tried different approaches but nothing seemed to be working when it came to providing care and the proper treatment. This week, I explore the idea of tough love and when it is necessary. I have been asked this question numerous times and I want to address the reasons why tough love can be essential in familial relationships. Tough love can seem risque, but in the right light it can make a...
Ep. 007 - Professional Insider: How to Pick a Sober Living featuring Ian Koch
August 15, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 64.2 MBEver wondered what the differences are between Recovery Residence, Sober Living, or Oxford House? Maybe you are planning an intervention for your loved one but you also want to make sure there are strategies involved for preparing for their future. Or maybe you are looking into the different aftercare programs to try and find the best fit for your loved one. Our guest this week, founder of Surfside Structured Sober Living, Ian Koch, shares with us what steps you need to take in order to g...
Ep. 006 - Sober Living: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
August 13, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 35 MBHave a loved one you want to send to a sober living facility but don’t know what to look for? Maybe you are wanting to help your loved one succeed on their own but don’t know what the next step is. Or maybe you have found a sober living facility near you but not sure exactly what questions you should be asking to ensure the best treatment for your loved ones. This week, I am sharing my experiences with sober living and how to empower individuals to step out on their own after their recover...
Ep. 005 - The Dangers of Treatment Center Employees That Are Also in Recovery
August 08, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 19.7 MBDid you know that the criteria for being a good clinician doesn’t include them also being in recovery themselves? Sure, clinicians who have their own recovery journeys can be a great source for those who are currently in recovery programs. However, clinicians who don’t have a recovery journey are just as qualified to help those who are struggling. This week, I am discussing how clinicians who aren’t in recovery themselves actually have an unbiased therapeutic foundation for those in early...
Ep. 004 - Length of Recovery is NOT a Qualifier of Good Treatment
August 06, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 26.3 MBRegardless of what you have been told, there isn’t a one-size fits all treatment for recovery patients. There isn’t a magical length of time that qualifies good treatment and there for sure isn’t a magical dollar amount that promises a full recovery. There is, however, specific qualifications that determine if you or your family member is getting the best treatment they deserve. This week, I’m discussing the different qualifications that produce healthy environments for recovery. Whether i...
Ep. 003 - Questions to Ask Treatment Centers to Protect the Ones You Love with Shelly Young of FamilyRX
August 03, 2019 17:26 - 29 minutes - 49.7 MBHave you or a loved one suffered from traumatic experiences after being lied to by treatment centers promising care for your family? Maybe you are currently researching the best mentors, counselors, and facilities but you feel bombarded with the pressures of picking the right treatment centers. This week, our guest Shelly Young, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FamilyRX shares with us the different kinds of questions you should be asking in order to protect yourself and our loved ones...
Ep. 002 - Vaping THC: Not the Weed of Your Childhood
August 01, 2019 16:40 - 10 minutes - 17.8 MBEver wonder what vape pens are actually made of? Have an adolescent who seems to be addicted to their vape pen? Exactly how much THC can go unspotted through the use of vape pens? This week, I’m talking about the epidemic of adolescents and vaping THC. With the push of legalizing marijuanna in America, I break down just how easily accessible adolescents are able to purchase these vape pens. Let’s take a look at just how dangerous the effects can have on adolescents and how to spot the addi...
Ep. 001 - That is NOT an Intervention with Shelly Young of FamilyRX
July 30, 2019 15:43 - 26 minutes - 44.1 MBDespite what you may have seen on T.V., true intervention doesn’t include interrogation and exploitation of the person’s addiction. There is a lot to unlearn and unpact about the process of recovery and true freedom. This week, our guest Shelly Young, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FamilyRX, shares with us the importance of finding solutions that benefit the whole family as well as the dangers of false intervention teachings. We discuss how shows like Intervention do a poor job at d...
The Purpose of Addiction Treatment 101
July 28, 2019 00:20 - 10 minutes - 17.8 MBThis is the Addiction Treatment 101 Podcast. This is unlike any other addiction recovery podcast as professionals will be sharing insights into the addiction treatment industry. We will be providing to provide families with information and resources to help find and maintain lasting recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, as well as the worry of their loved ones. Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC shares his own personal journey with trauma, addiction, incarceration, and all of the teachings and...