Guest: Michael Botticelli, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

As director of national drug control policy, Michael Botticelli led the Obama administration’s efforts to advance reforms in prevention, criminal justice and treatment. He was also the first person in recovery from a substance use disorder to hold that position. Michael sat down with me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to describe how the power of personal narrative can go beyond the reach of scientific data to influence widespread change in public attitudes and policy.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Michael's work with the Grayken Center for Addiction, visit http://www.bmc.org/addiction.

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"The Things We Save" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_III_-_Minor_Keys/The_Things_We_Save - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Sensitive" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Sensitive - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Frosted Glass" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Positive/FrostedGlass - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

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#58: The Power of Personal Narrative with Michael Botticelli

Margaret's Story - "Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future"

Mark's Story - "Taking the First Step"

Recovery Unscripted Trailer - "Issues that Matter"

Recovery Unscripted Trailer - "Stories of Hope"

Guest: Sam Quinones, journalist and author

As shifting cultural priorities and values leave America vulnerable to the opioid crisis, how can we do more to rebuild community and fight the preeminent health issue of our time?

We’ll answer this with former LA Times reporter and author of the best-selling book Dreamland, Sam Quinones, on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For more about Sam Quinones, visit http://samquinones.com  

Music from this episode:

"The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com

"Sorrento" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_II_-_Felt/Sorrento

"Massive" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Driving/Massive - Composer: Chad Crouch

"Telltale" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Piano_II_-_Felt/Telltale

#61: Uncovering the Origins of the Opioid Crisis with Sam Quinones

Guest: Samantha Nettleton, clinical director and therapist

When society pushes the people in taboo subcultures to the margins, how can clinicians do a better job of reaching out into these populations and helping them uncover the roots of their trauma? 

We’ll cover this with therapist Samantha Nettleton on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

Music from this episode:

"Permanent" by David Condos - URL: http://davidcondos.com 

"New Skin" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Meet_Podington_Bear_Box_Set_Disc_1/13_New_Skin

"Waves" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Textural/Waves_1535

"Sensitive" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Brooding/Sensitive

#88: Fighting for Mental Health Equality in Taboo Subcultures with Samantha Nettleton

Stigma still prevents honest, open conversations about mental health and addiction issues, both in the community and in the legislative chamber. So, advocates from across Tennessee are gathering at Nashville's Capitol Hill to send a message – message they hope will inspire the state’s leaders to finally make mental and behavioral health a priority. 

In this special edition of Recovery Unscripted, we bring you a narrative field report from Behavioral Health Day on the Hill. 

For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org

For resources and updates from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, visit:&nbsp;https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html

Other organizations mentioned in this episode: Mental Health Association of East TN: https://www.mhaet.com/ Mental Health America:&nbsp;https://www.mhamt.org/ Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug and other Addiction Services:&nbsp;https://www.taadas.org/

Music from this episode: &nbsp; "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fitch/Eola/Ronny_1253 "Retreat" by Chelsea McGough "Selha" by Stephen Keech "Destiny", "Through the Days" and "Fleeting Moment" by Caleb Etheridge

#94: Advocating for Change on Capitol Hill

Guests: Kristina Clark and Alex Windings, Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Initiative

The best way to serve a community is to be part of it. So, how can healthcare providers, advocates and community members join forces to fight addiction at the local level?

We’ll explore this with coalition leaders Kristina Clark and Alex Windings on this episode of Recovery Unscripted.

#90: Why Local Coalitions Matter with Kristina Clark and Alex Windings

Recovery Unscripted brings you unique perspectives from inside the world of addiction and mental health recovery. Hosted by David Condos and powered by Foundations Recovery Network, this podcast’s mission is to provide both education and inspiration by sharing valuable insights and powerful stories.

Each episode explores a different relevant topic through conversations with a variety of influential and knowledgeable figures, from clinicians and marketers to corporate executives and leaders of the recovery community.  As these individuals share their personal journeys and firsthand experience, listeners are welcomed in to join the discussion, discover new truths and be encouraged by the compelling stories of hope that always accompany recovery.

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