Many Unseen Factors
Human trafficking is one of the most toxic violations of a person, taking away elements of a person’s core dignity. This problem is also connected to topics including drug abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. On this episode of Through the Trees, we sit down with Caroline McKinnon, Executive Director of Street’s Hope, a Denver organization committed to providing services for human trafficking victims and empowering our community to effectively address this problem. Special thanks also to the University of Denver Human Trafficking Center for providing research and advocacy.
Safe Spaces
At CeDAR, we focus on helping people reach a life of sobriety and recovery. This path also includes an emphasis on a positive lifestyle. What options are available to help someone both preserve their recovery while enjoying life? On this episode of Through the Trees, we sit down with CeDAR’s Jay Voigt and the founder of Sober AF Entertainment, Duke Rumley. We talk about organizations that provide safe spaces in recovery, including through such venues as sports and music. A culture of excitement and activity can be blended well with a life of addiction recovery.
DBT and the 12 Steps
DBT by itself can seem very clinical. 12-step recovery can be difficult to accept. In this episode of Through the Trees, we sit down with Bari Platter, MS, RN, PMHCNSBC who developed DBT and the 12 Steps, an innovative program now used by treatment centers across the country.
Transplants
One of the most devastating consequences of alcoholism is the development of liver disease. For some of these individuals, they require a transplant to survive. On this episode of Through the Trees, we sit down with the University of Colorado Liver Transplant Team, specifically Dr. Whitney Jackson and Dr. Steven Huett. As Colorado is one of the premier national locations for transplant medicine, this podcast will shed light on some of the complex variables involved in receiving a new liver ranging from scientific factors to bioethics.
Staying Mindful
To live mindfully involves staying present and avoiding judgments. This is critical for emotional healing in addiction recovery. In this episode of Through the Trees, we explore introductory and advanced concepts of mindfulness training with John Hardman, MD, LAC.
The Science of Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is often the most hurtful and disabling condition for someone’s life. Characterized by episodes of depression and mania, often pressing someone’s life, career, and family to the brink. Bipolar is highly complicated and warrants expert management approaches. On this episode of Through the Trees, we sit down with one of those experts, Dr. Chris Schneck of the University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry and the Helen & Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center. We talk about bipolar history, treatment approaches, genetics and cutting-edge research.
Change Talk
In this episode of Through the Trees, Dr. Fehling talks with Alex Coreth, CeDAR’s Behavioral Health Supervisor for Women’s Residential Treatment about the stages of change, harm reduction and how substance abuse rehab parallels physical rehab.
Treatment Relationships Recap
Through the Trees is brought to you by CeDAR – Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation. Dr. Patrick Fehling explores the world of addiction treatment and everything that comes with it. Hear from the variety of professionals involved with treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Dispelling Stigma
Opioid addiction stigma needs to change. On this episode of Through the Trees, Dr. Fehling talks with CeDAR’s Blair Hubbard about her work with state and national policy campaigns to improve patient access to treatment.
Cannabis Complexity
The topic of cannabis is a big one. Issues of legalization, medicalization and complex research are important parts of this discussion. How does this look behind the scenes? For this episode of Through the Trees, I sit down with Dr. Christian Hopfer, a psychiatrist and premier researcher for the University of Colorado. We talk about twin-based research, harm vs beneficial evidence with marijuana, and public health needs for greater guidance for the population.