The Science of Opioid Addiction
August 11, 2020
Hosted by Zachary Crouch
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Episode Description
In this episode Zach is joined by clinical psychologist, an addictions treatment specialist Dr. Aaron Weiner. Dr. Weiner speaks nationally on the topic of addiction and will be talking with Zach about how quickly using medically prescribed opioids for pain management can turn into an addiction. Following Dr. Weiner, Zach is joined by Amanda Villaveces, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Louisville, KY. Zach and Amanda touch on the relationship between mental health and substance use, and some of the different ways addiction is experienced by men and women.
Landmark Recovery Podcast
Tuesday at 9 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel
Landmark Recovery Podcast is the premier podcast discussing addiction, recovery, and sobriety. We talk with experts to dispel myths about what addiction is and isn’t. We hear from recovering addicts who share their stories of rock bottom, rehab, and relapse. We also tackle difficult topics like trauma, the chaos of active addiction, and how it affects our families and communities. But our favorite topic? Hope. The podcast is a production of Landmark Recovery, a rapidly growing network of local drug and alcohol rehab centers providing high quality, and affordable, clinical treatment. With the mission to unlock human potential, Landmark is committed to helping individuals live beyond their addiction.
Zachary Crouch
Zachary Crouch is the National Business Development Manager and former administrator for Landmark Recovery, a Louisville based residential program for drug and alcohol treatment. His background in the treatment field as a counselor includes work with the adolescent, adult and family population. Additionally, he also operated the acute medical detoxification unit for Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville. Zachary graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology and earned his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2009.
