?The severity of drug and alcohol addiction is well documented and there are countless resources devoted to helping people find treatment and get on the road to recovery.
But, people are also struggling with many other addictions... from shopping and gambling addictions, to an over-dependence on technology.
These are known as behavioral or process addictions, and finding treatment can often seem daunting, if not impossible.
Jeff Smith has developed (along with his partner Abhilash Patel) innovative ways to connect people with treatment for addictions other than substance abuse.
He discusses how to find help and a community if you’re struggling to treat a process addiction.
Encore Episode: Beyond Drugs & Alcohol: Finding Treatment for Other Addictions
People are struggling with more than just alcohol and drug addictions; from shopping and gambling addictions, to an over-dependence on technology.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 2
- Audio File: rewired_radio/1550rr5b.mp3
- Doctors: Jeff Smith, CEO of Recovery Brands
- Featured Speaker: Jeff Smith, CEO of Recovery Brands
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Guest Bio:
Jeff Smith is CEO of Recovery Brands. He co-founded Recovery Brands in 2011 after previously developing several brands in the behavioral health space which were acquired. A long-time believer in the power of addiction treatment and recovery programs' ability to change and save lives, he has been dedicated to developing consumer information, resources, and tools to improve the process of assessing, educating, and solving addiction issues.
Prior to forming Recovery Brands, Jeff had built an internet marketing agency acquired in 2009 by Geary Interactive (now Geary LSF), and in 2011 a digital lifestyle guide he created was acquired by the San Diego Union Tribune. Jeff is currently involved in a non-profit that brings technology equipment to underprivileged teens who are on track to attend a four-year university.
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