Suzanne Thistle
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When is abstinence the actual gold standard for a substance use disorder?
Initially, we had abstinence as the go-to for celebrating sobriety. Overdose rates were extremely low, and people thrived in their newfound recovery from their substance. Very few physicians would work with people struggling with addiction and were referring them to counselors.
But then, all of a sudden, doctors started writing prescriptions for methadone as drugs began pouring into the streets. They hoped to curb the appetite of folks preoccupied with using drugs. The problem got worse. Doctors were prescribing more and more medication. They tell people, "If you become abstinent and go back and use drugs, you might die." With that attitude, you should never stop using the medication they're prescribing. Consider the implications.
This session with help you Learn when medication is necessary and when it is not. You'll define ways to help the addicted person with their health detriments by supporting their abstinent-based sobriety. You'll also describe ways other treatment facilities help people thrive without medication.
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Books by Suzanne Thistle
“Parents, Addicted Children, And Hope: Global Tools For Proactive Parents” (2023)
Do you find it difficult to deal with the painful emotions that come with having an addicted child? It can often seem unbearable. It's hard to imagine the infant you once held in your arms is now someone you hardly recognize. Their use of alcohol or other drugs has reached an alarming level, and no matter what you do, you can't get them to stop. Let Suzanne Thistle and her two decades of professional addiction experience help you understand the causes of addiction and how to change your child's course of action while maintaining your physical and emotional health. Her comprehensive guide also provides practical advice from people with real-life experience and expert knowledge from other professionals around the globe.
“Chem-Free Sobriety: 101 Trailblazers share wisdom and insight about their natural recovery from substance use disorders” (2020)
Forget the chemical and "must-have" medication approach to your substance use disorder. This book is for you if you want to have a clear mind and a healthy lifestyle, learn about addiction, or make decisions that affect someone who struggles with addiction.
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