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Telling The Truth About Addiction, Recovery & Harm Reduction With Thomas McCollum
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PAIN @painnonprofit Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Thomas McCollum for a fact based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction and the addiction crisis.
Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step spiritual retreat for men in Burns, TN. With over nine years of experience in the recovery field, Thomas brings a unique perspective, having walked a similar path. Before dedicating his life to helping others, he spent twenty years in active addiction, eventually becoming an IV heroin user.
After finding sobriety at Discovery Place nine and a half years ago, Thomas has built a fulfilling life as a husband, father, and community leader. He is grateful for the opportunity to share his experiences and support others on their journeys to recovery. Thomas, Flindt and Jason discuss the following and more. Intro 00:00 RFK & Russel Brand Stopped By Discovery Place 02:29 What is Thomas' history of addiction recovery? 04:15 How did Covid-19 effect family support meetings around the country? 12:43 What are the potential health risks of medication assisted harm-reduction? 23:00 Why is it vital to address underlying issues to achieve lasting sobriety? 37:00 What is the difference between a slipup and a relapse? 44:30 What is Discovery Place, and how are the staff helping many people recover from addiction? 53:41 For more on the Granville Home Of Hope: https://gvhomeofhope.com/ or call our office at 559-579-1551
For more on Discovery Place: https://discoveryplace.info/ For more on Parents & Addicts In Need: If you or a loved ones need our services, to follow on social media, the Don't Hide The Scars Podcast, to get involved, or to donate https://linktr.ee/painnonprofit For more on Flindt Andersen, to have him speak at your organization visit https://www.flindtandersen.com/
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