IS ADDICTION A PERFORMANCE ISSUE? VISITHEALTHRECOVERY.COM PODCAST INTERVIEW

The Addict’s Advocate Podcast

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Kevin Kuhlow, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery. He emphasizes the importance of understanding addiction from a performance perspective rather than viewing it as a disease. Kevin discusses the various treatment options available at Visit Health Recovery, including individual counseling, intensive outpatient programs, and health and wellness groups. He highlights the significance of self-care, including fitness, nutrition, breath work, and cold showers, in managing distress and maintaining sobriety. Kevin also addresses the challenges of living in a high-paced society and the importance of prioritizing self-care in recovery. In this conversation, Dusty Dean and Kevin Kuhlow discuss addiction, recovery, and the challenges faced by individuals seeking help. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the need for help before hitting rock bottom and the role of guilt and shame in perpetuating addiction. They also discuss the signs of substance abuse and alcohol problems, as well as tips for individuals in recovery. The conversation touches on the normalization of alcohol and other substances in society and the need for change in societal attitudes. Overall, the conversation highlights the potential for positive transformation in recovery and the importance of embracing life's challenges.

Takeaways

1) Understanding addiction from a performance perspective can be more effective than viewing it as a disease.
2) Treatment options for addiction include individual counseling, intensive outpatient programs, and health and wellness groups.
3) Self-care, including fitness, nutrition, breath work, and cold showers, plays a crucial role in managing distress and maintaining sobriety.
4) Living in a high-paced society and ego can be challenges in recovery, but prioritizing self-care is essential. Recognizing the need for help before hitting rock bottom is crucial in addiction recovery.
5) Guilt and shame play a significant role in perpetuating addiction.
6) Signs of substance abuse and alcohol problems include a loss of enjoyment in activities, a focus on drinking or using, stagnation in personal growth, and strained relationships.
7) Tips for individuals in recovery include mindfulness, self-reflection, and maintaining a growth mindset.
8) Societal attitudes towards alcohol and other substances need to change to reduce normalization and glorification.
9) Recovery offers the opportunity for positive transformation and the rediscovery of joy in life.