🎙️ Recovery Is Possible: Understanding Substance Use, Addiction & Hope

September is National Recovery Month, and this week Our Wellness Room is opening the door to an honest, compassionate conversation about substance use disorder, addiction, and recovery.

What’s the difference between substance use, misuse, dependence, and substance use disorder? When does substance use become a clinical concern? And why is addiction so much more complicated than simply telling someone to “just stop”?

Christa and Andrew explore what substance use disorder can really look like—beyond the stereotypes. We talk about the role of stigma and shame, the impact addiction can have on individuals and the people who love them, and the difficult balance between offering compassion and maintaining healthy boundaries.

We also talk about som ...