Angie Manson with Charles Cormier - Rising Dangers of Addiction

GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie Manson

In this week’s episode, Angie is a special guest on Charles Cormier’s podcast- where the two discuss addiction, recovery, and everything in between! Tune in for this special episode where our host gets to be the guest!

00:00 💼 Angie Manson runs a drug rehab facility after overcoming her own addiction 30 years ago.

01:40 🔄 Angie focuses on personal development and enhancing her program to benefit clients and staff. 02:37 💡 Generating enough clients for addiction programs remains a key challenge, particularly for alcohol-related cases.

04:00 🚫 Education is crucial to combat the fentanyl crisis and prevent unknowing consumption in recreational drugs. 05:34 💊 Angie supports the legalization of marijuana and possibly mushrooms for safety reasons but opposes it for drugs like heroin due to health risks.

07:10 🔄 Fentanyl is both mentally and physically addictive, making detox excruciating, leading to continued use.

08:33 💊 Legal medicines, when misused or overprescribed, can lead to addiction and severe psychological and physical harm.

10:23 🌟 There are numerous alternative methods for addiction recovery beyond traditional 12-step programs, but access can be challenging due to competition in the industry.

10:50 🔍 Addiction recovery industry is competitive, making it challenging for smaller programs to get noticed.

11:19 😓 People may turn to drugs or alcohol as a solution to avoid confronting issues, leading to continued use.

12:15 🔄 Some individuals, like musicians and actors, struggle with self-identity and substance use as part of their persona.

13:27 📢 Artists facing addiction may struggle with public scrutiny and pressure to maintain a certain persona.

14:24 🚫 Sex addiction may not be the main focus of treatment programs like Elevate due to potential risks and compatibility with other populations.

16:27 🔮 Distinction between recreational drug use and therapeutic psychedelic experiences like ayahuasca is crucial, especially for individuals with addictive tendencies.

18:04 👟 Holistic recovery approaches emphasizing physical exercise, nutrition, personal development, and emotional outlets can support addiction recovery.

20:37 💪 Creating self-imposed challenges and adversity, like cold plunges, can foster personal growth and resilience in overcoming pain.

21:03 🌱 Exploring different therapies like generational healing and equine therapy can provide unique insights and healing approaches.

22:14 💡 Challenging victim mentality and reframing negative stories can lead to personal empowerment and positive transformation in life narrat