In this podcast, we kick off the journey by diving into the controversial topic of anonymity within Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Annmarie advocates for recovery rights and we shine a spotlight on The Right to Recovery Bill and tackling addiction's financial toll on society. We challenge perceptions about drug consumption rooms, scrutinise Scottish rehab claims and acknowledge the limitations professionals face. If you enjoyed this episode we recommend watching this one with special guest Clare Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeO5YLfY0EQ&t=3102s Follow Annmarie Ward: Twitter / X: https://bit.ly/3SlyPBl Favor UK on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3U9mOjo Favor Website: https://bit.ly/3U5R6Uj Favour on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3O4KSAc Follow us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/49s2oay Twitter / X: https://bit.ly/3SuNVVi Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MChbFZ Book a free assessment on our website - https://rehabsuk.com/contact/ Find an AA meeting near you - https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org 00:00 Embarking on the Journey 08:00 The Anonymity in AA 11:45 Annemarie's Foundation 17:00 A Glimpse into AA's Past in 1980s London 20:00 Illuminating a New World Perspective 21:00 "Fake It Till You Make It" 22:00 Steps 4 and 5 28:00 Scotland's and Cocaine: Past and Present 34:00 Decoding Treatment: The Substitute Prescription 37:00 The Unethical Landscape of Methadone Scripts 42:00 Stigma's Surprising Virtue 49:00 Navigating Trust Amidst Relationship Trauma in Recovery 59:00 Rediscovering Life: Drug-Free and Brain Scans 01:05:00 Advocating for the Recovery Rights: The Right to Recovery Bill 01:13:00 The Price Tag of Addiction 01:15:00 Reflections on "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" and Stigma 01:18:00 Debunking the Value of Drug Consumption Rooms 01:22:00 Scrutinising Scottish Rehab Claims: Following the Money Trail 01:28:00 Beyond Lifestyle: Addiction is Not a Choice 01:35:00 The Limitations of Professionals in Solving the Problem 01:38:00 Addressing Poverty: The Sedative Struggle 01:40:00 Revisiting the Right To Recovery Bill 01:45:00 Trailblazers in the Journey of Recovery 01:50:00 Embracing a Life of Service
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