October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and this episode features Enchelle Morris, LCPC, CADC, a licensed clinical therapist, certified in substance abuse therapy.
Oftentimes we use substances- alcohol, weed, narcotics, even shopping- to knock the edge off of reality. But there is a fine line between use and abuse.
This conversation is for anyone who may be struggling with their own use, are children of substance abusers, and want to seek a healthier relationship with their substance of choice.
By listening, you’ll learn:
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Often times, Black women use substances to deal with unhealed wounds
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The different type of addictions
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How an addiction prevents a parent from being a “present” parent
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The impact that substance use has on children
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Opportunities to come into healthier relationship with your past experiences in lieu of substance use
Resources in the episode
About the Guest
Enchelle Morris, LCPC, CADC,is a licensed clinical therapist as well as a certified substance abuse therapist in the State of Illinois. She has worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health for over 25 years. She’s worked in a multitude of settings from inpatient to outpatient, across adolescents and adults. She hopes to help people gain a voice and build the relationship with themselves first to then have better relationships with other people.
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