Los mejores podcasts de Drugs And Alcohol (2024)

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Di’s Story: Personal transformation and freedom from addiction 24:50

2y ago24:50

24:50

Di Mitchell is lead practitioner for peer support services in Banff, with Turning Point Scotland. In this podcast, Di shares her journey from engaging with the service as a client, to becoming a practitioner and professional in her own right and providing services in the Banff area. Di’s peer support work is deeply person-centred, offering opportun…

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Amanda’s Story: Supporting people in recovery to connect, build confidence and trust 34:40

2y ago34:40

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Amanda Stephen is lead practitioner for peer support services in Fraserburgh, with Turning Point Scotland. In this podcast, Amanda shares how she initially engaged with the service during active addiction and early recovery, and how this built and led to a professional role in provision of peer support services. Amanda describes how the service sup…

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Episode 21 - If It Wasn’t For Routes 19:47

2y ago19:47

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We speak to Claire and Jess from Routes (our young person's support service in East and West Dunbartonshire) and we talk all about our report 'If It Wasn't For Routes' which looks at the service over the last three years, what's come out of it, the research and findings, and all those sorts of things! We've also got some lovely messages at the end …

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Kathleen's Story: Addressing stigma and isolation associated with addiction 27:30

2y ago27:30

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Kathleen Donaldson came to be involved in peer support volunteer services following the death of her husband. Kathleen describes being a peer supporter in her community, and how her work addresses the stigma and isolation associated with addiction that she experienced. Kathleen outlines the breadth of highly person-centred support through peer work…

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Ashley's Story: Empowering people to overcome addiction 41:07

2y ago41:07

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Ashley Grant came to be involved in peer support through her own journey of addiction and recovery. Following 10 years of heroin addiction, Ashley engaged with and took up peer support worker roles for recovery groups across Aberdeen City and Shire. Ashley’s peer support work promotes acceptance, integration and inclusion, empowering people to reco…

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Episode 20 - Agnes and Daryl 42:43

2y ago42:43

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Daryl, our Inverclyde Family Support Development Officer here at Scottish Families, is joined by Agnes, a family member who attends our Inverclyde service. They chat about Agnes' personal experiences with attending the support group, and her experience being a family member affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use. '...it was so overwhelming …

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Episode 19 - Alcohol Everywhere with Rebecca 21:44

2y ago21:44

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We are joined with Rebecca McColl, the Policy and Research Assistant here at Scottish Families, who chats about the Scottish Families Alcohol Action Group’s first report ‘It’s Everywhere’. The Group designed a survey to get a better idea of how widely spread alcohol messages are in our homes, communities, online spaces, and other parts of everyday …

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Episode 18 - Hour by Hour with Holding On 13:17

2y ago13:17

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In this episode, we are sharing stories from our Hour by Hour with Holding Campaign that was launched in July as a response to the 2021 drug death statistics. The families supported by Scottish Families’ Holding On service are living with extreme levels of anxiety, stress, exhaustion, chaos, and trauma daily, due to the high risk of drug-related or…

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Episode 17 - Fundraising Marathons with Clare and David 21:01

2y ago21:01

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Show notes: We’re joined with Clare Morrison, our Community Fundraiser, and David Wandrum, a supporter of Scottish Families who ran the Loch Ness Marathon last year and raised an incredible £1,156. David is also married to Lynne, our Senior Family Support Development Officer here at Scottish Families! David ran the very scenic Loch Ness Marathon in…

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Episode 16 - Mindfulness with Stephanie Part 3 21:12

2+ y ago21:12

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Carrying on in our mindfulness series, we are bringing you the final part of 'Mindfulness with Stephanie'. These short sessions will go through different practices and techniques for our listeners. Part 3 is all about the STOP practice which stands for: S is for just stop. T is for take a breath. O is for observe what's going on within yourself at …

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Episode 15 - Mindfulness with Stephanie Part 2 28:20

2+ y ago28:20

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Carrying on in our mindfulness series, we are bringing you part two of 'Mindfulness with Stephanie'. These short sessions will go through different practices and techniques for our listeners. Part 2 is all about a gratitude practice which can support you if you are stressed and help you overcome stressful feelings. Mindfulness Scotland website: htt…

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Episode 14 - Mindfulness with Stephanie Part 1 26:02

2+ y ago26:02

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Welcome to another episode of Life With Alcohol And Drugs. In this special episode, we are bringing you part one of 'Mindfulness with Stephanie' which will be a 3-part series. These short sessions will go through different practices and techniques for our listeners. Part 1 is all about a grounding practice with a short background on mindfulness and…

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Episode 13 - A Deep Dive of Family Support in Scotland 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

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Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs' latest report ‘There’s Only So Much One Person Can Do – A ‘Deep Dive’ into Family Support in Scotland’ has identified an ongoing lack of vital support services for families affected by someone else’s substance use. We carried out a ‘Deep Dive’ of family support services across Scotland to get a bette…

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Episode 12 - With Kirsten in Fife 23:01

2+ y ago23:01

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In this episode we speak to Kirsten Holland, the Fife Family Support Development Officer here at Scottish Families. She updates us on the service (after being in post nearly a year!) and tells us about her exciting presentation with the Saga University Hospital in Japan! If you live in Fife and are looking for support, you can get in touch with Kir…

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Episode 11 - Scottish Families Book Group 22:50

2+ y ago22:50

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In this episode, we are joined by Lena McMillan - the Forth Valley Family Support Development Officer for Scottish Families, and Beverly who is a volunteer with us. They chat about our Scottish Families book group which has now been running for over a year! They take us through some of the books they have read, the importance of reading, and what t…

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Episode 10 - With Author John Taylor 33:16

2+ y ago33:16

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In this episode, we are joined by Tich Watson who is the Scottish Families Connecting Families Development Officer and John Taylor who is the Friends and Family Lead for Turning Point. John is here to chat about his new book ‘Alcohol Stole My Mum’, he shares his experiences, journey, and the process behind writing his book. Alcohol Stole My Mum: Or…

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Episode Nine - Fundraising Challenges with Christina 16:28

3y ago16:28

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In this episode, our Fundraising Manager Sarah is chatting to Christina, who took on a fundraising challenge in 2021 for Scottish Families. Sarah also gives some tips and advice if you're looking to do your own Scottish Families fundraising challenge in 2022. Register for an event here. We hope you’re ready to take on a fundraising challenge this y…

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Episode Eight - Support Over Christmas 24:22

3y ago24:22

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In this festive episode, we're joined by the lovely Lynne, who is our senior Family Support Development Officer, here at Scottish Families. We're talking all things Christmas, some bits of advice for over the Christmas period, and also we've had some family members share insight into what their Christmases are. Our Helpline will be open over the fe…

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Episode Seven - Alcohol and Relationships #AlcoholAwarenessWeek 53:13

3y ago53:13

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For this special episode for Alcohol Awareness Week, we’re joined with Daryl McLeister, the Family Support Development Officer for our Inverclyde Family Support Service and Colin McIntosh, the Family Support Development Officer for our East Dunbartonshire Family Support Service. They both also run our Men’s Family Support Group! To find out about s…

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Episode Six - Positive Communication With Loved One Who Uses Substances 1:01:21

3y ago1:01:21

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In this episode, we are joined with George Charlton from George Charlton Training & Consultancy Services. We’re here to talk about positive communication, a module in the programme CRAFT. CRAFT is Community Reinforcement and Family Training and is an evidence-based programme for practitioners to use with family members and carers affected by someon…

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Drug And Alcohol Abuse 1:30

3y ago1:30

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Firstly, I have come from a family with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, however I have never abused any substance but believe that genetic factors play a huge roll in whether or not an individual becomes an addict. The United States has an extremely large rate of people that report drug abuse or that admit to being addicted in general, it is wi…

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Consequences Of Alcohol And Drug Abuse 1:22

3y ago1:22

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Check Writing QualityAlcohol and drugs have been known to have consequences, but once the use turns into abuse it can lead to grave danger. People who are abusive with are likely to have medical struggles along the way due to the damaging effects of the substance. Often disorders seem to exist with alcohol and drug abuse. Use of alcohol and drugs c…

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Episode Five - Recovery Month 41:39

3y ago41:39

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In this episode, we’re joined with Richard Watson from Scottish Families who shares his recovery journey for recovery month. Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service pr…

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Episode Four - Alcohol Marketing Survey 31:58

3y ago31:58

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In this episode, we talk about the alcohol marketing survey which was carried about by the Scottish Families Alcohol Action Group at the beginning of 2021. Members of the group join us to discuss the findings of the recent survey and how the Covid pandemic has impacted people's alcohol use. Host: Rebecca Bradley (Scottish Families) Guest Speakers: …

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Episode Three - Creative Coping Methods 28:53

3+ y ago28:53

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This is episode three ‘creative coping methods’ with Gillian McHendry and Rebecca Bradley from Scottish Families. Gillian and Rebecca talk about creative ways that help you cope such as writing, photography and crafts. They also talk about the new Scottish Families Creative Coping Group on Facebook!Por scottishfamilies

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Episode Two - Bereavement Counselling Myths 54:02

3+ y ago54:02

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This is episode two 'Bereavement Counselling Myths' with Martha Rae and Gill Harmon from Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and counsellor Margaret Livingston. Martha, Gill and Margaret talk about different styles of counselling, what to expect from bereavement counselling, and a bit about the Scottish Families National Bereavement Gro…

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Episode One: Becoming a Support Group Leader 43:38

3+ y ago43:38

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In this episode of Life with Alcohol and Drugs, we speak to Mel McPherson about becoming a support group leader. We speak with Mel about her journey and how she started My Support Day. We also chat about how she has continued to support families throughout the Covid pandemic, and how she even started a new service called All in the Family in the fi…

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What are the long & short-term effects of cannabis use? 12:42

12y ago12:42

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In this podcast, Professor Dan Lubman discusses: - What is cannabis and how does it affect your brain? - What are the long and short term effects of cannabis on your mental and physical health, especially for young people? - What can I do if I am concerned about my smoking habits or the effect it is having on my life? - How do I approach a friend t…

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Talking to your child about cannabis 24:55

12y ago24:55

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This podcast is the first of two podcasts on the facts on cannabis for any adult looking to support young people. This first podcast features Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg talking about how to communicate effectively with young people about cannabis. Michael works in private practice as a nationally registered child and adolescent psychologist, specialisi…

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Safe Parties and Duty of Care 9:54

12+ y ago9:54

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Wendy Cowling (Youth Advisory Unit, Victoria Police) on safe parties and duty of care. Our series of podcasts features experts talking about a range of issues related to young people and alcohol, such as the new Victorian secondary supply legislation, safe parties, alcohol related harm and effective communication.…

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Secondary Supply Laws in Victoria 8:40

12+ y ago8:40

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Sondra Davoren (Legal Policy Advisor, Cancer Council Victoria) on alcohol laws, permission and enforcement. Our series of podcasts features experts talking about a range of issues related to young people and alcohol, such as the new Victorian secondary supply legislation, safe parties, alcohol related harm and effective communication.…

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Communicating with Young People About Alcohol 11:30

12+ y ago11:30

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Michael Carr-Gregg (Child Psychologist) on communicating with young people about alcohol. Our series of podcasts feature experts talking about a range of issues related to young people and alcohol, such as the new Victorian secondary supply legislation, safe parties, alcohol related harm and effective communication.…

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Alcohol and Young People 7:48

12+ y ago7:48

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Geoff Munro (Policy Director, Australian Drug Foundation) on alcohol and young people. Our series of podcasts feature experts talking about a range of issues related to young people and alcohol, such as the new Victorian secondary supply legislation, safe parties, alcohol related harm and effective communication.…

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