S1 E28 Plant Medicine & Finding What Works For You
Dusty Burrows, a licensed professional counselor and man in recovery, shares his journey from addiction to sobriety and his involvement with Recovery Dharma and plant medicine. He emphasizes the importance of exploring different pathways to recovery and the benefits of integrating plant medicine, such as ketamine and psilocybin, into treatment. Dusty also discusses the stigma surrounding these modalities and encourages open-mindedness and honesty within the recovery community. The conversation explores the concepts of self-directed recovery and harm reduction in addiction treatment. It emphasizes the importance of individuality and finding one's own unique set of practices and values. The discussion also addresses the stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment, such as Suboxone, and highlights the difference between addiction and dependence. The use of psychedelics, such as ketamine and psilocybin, in treating mental health disorders and addiction is also explored, along with the need for more research and understanding in this area.
Keywords
recovery, addiction, sobriety, Dusty Burrows, licensed professional counselor, Recovery Dharma, plant medicine, ketamine, psilocybin, stigma, open-mindedness, self-directed recovery, harm reduction, individuality, medication-assisted treatment, stigma, addiction, dependence, psychedelics, ketamine, psilocybin, mental health, research
Takeaways
Keywords
recovery, addiction, sobriety, Dusty Burrows, licensed professional counselor, Recovery Dharma, plant medicine, ketamine, psilocybin, stigma, open-mindedness, self-directed recovery, harm reduction, individuality, medication-assisted treatment, stigma, addiction, dependence, psychedelics, ketamine, psilocybin, mental health, research
Takeaways
- Exploring different pathways to recovery can enhance one's journey and increase the chances of long-term success.
- Integrating plant medicine, such as ketamine and psilocybin, into treatment can be beneficial for addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
- There is still stigma surrounding the use of plant medicine and psychedelics in the recovery community, but it is important to be open-minded and allow individuals to choose their own path to healing.
- SAMHSA's definition of recovery focuses on improving health and wellness, living a self-directed life, and striving to reach one's full potential, without specifying abstinence or sobriety.
- Honesty and open communication within the recovery community are crucial to reducing shame and supporting individuals in their chosen pathways to recovery. Self-directed recovery involves finding one's own unique set of practices and values.
- Harm reduction focuses on building rapport and relationships to keep individuals alive and provide support.
- The stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment, such as Suboxone, should be challenged and understood.
- There is a difference between addiction and dependence, and medication can be used to manage dependence without addiction.
- Psychedelics, like ketamine and psilocybin, show promise in treating mental health disorders and addiction, but more research is needed.
Titles
- Exploring Different Pathways to Recovery: A Journey of Healing
- Breaking the Stigma: Open-Mindedness in the Recovery Community Embracing Self-Directed Recovery and Individuality in Addiction Treatment
- Challenging Stigma: The Role of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Recovery
Sound Bites
- "My recovery started long before I was actually abstinent."
- "Recovery Dharma is a program of empowerment."
- "Magic mushrooms... they can do them, I can do them."
- "Figuring out what you need to do, not adopting somebody else's dogma or set of rules."
- "If it works for some people and that feels empowering, then that's great."
- "Harm reduction is about rapport and relationships and keeping people alive."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
Introduction and Background
03:18
Dusty's Journey to Recovery
Dusty's Journey to Recovery
08:12
Exploring Recovery Dharma
Exploring Recovery Dharma
15:03
Integration of Plant Medicine in Recovery
Integration of Plant Medicine in Recovery
23:42
Embracing Multiple Pathways to Recovery
Embracing Multiple Pathways to Recovery
29:59
Self-Directed Recovery and Individuality
Self-Directed Recovery and Individuality
31:33
Harm Reduction and Building Rapport
Harm Reduction and Building Rapport
36:36
Challenging the Stigma of Medication-Assisted Treatment
Challenging the Stigma of Medication-Assisted Treatment
40:28
Understanding Addiction vs. Dependence
Understanding Addiction vs. Dependence
44:03
Exploring the Potential of Psychedelic Treatments
Exploring the Potential of Psychedelic Treatments
49:08
Creating a Supportive Community for Alternative Therapies
Creating a Supportive Community for Alternative Therapies
51:32
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Guest
Dusty Burrows
Dusty is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and trauma-informed recovery. He is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and utilizes a Person-Centered approach to serving clients on their pathway to healing. Additionally, he is a dedicated community service advocate and enjoys educating on multiple pathways to recovery, harm reduction, mindfulness, and meditation. He also is an Addiction Education Instructor at the University of North Texas, as well as a Community Outreach Coordinator for the Texoma Community Center. He is an alumnus of the University of Texas, where he earned his Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling, and the proud father of two amazing adult children, Austin and Sydney.