Roache On Recovery

Show Topic:  Guilt!! It means different things to different people. It is often viewed through a religious, and cultural lense. In the Therapeutic Community, when we say: DROP YOUR GUILT!!, what do we mean? When we say GUILT KILLS!! What do we mean? Why do we say, not ridding one's self of GUILT, is a surefire way to step on the road to relapse? We'll discuss and drill down on it...... Show segments: Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic:  1. We're going to dig into the heroin epidemic that is gripping the New England states. These aren't your "regular" dopefiends being affected.  2. Drug treatment in the U.S. is undergoing a significant reform. We'll try and stay out of the weeds, but NOT everyone is cooperating. What's changing? How will it affect those seeking treatment? Is what's new, old, and what's old, new? Re-inventing the drug treatment wheel..... Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topics, Recovery Support Time  

Show Topic:  You have gone through the treatment process. You are, from your perspective, and the external view, succeeding in your recovery experience.  Then out of nowhere, life hits you hard, you experience a relapse. You're unable to arrest the relapse. A treatment intervention seems to be the only alternative. What transpires in the mind of the person at this moment? If there is a treatment intervention, what is that experience like? We'll discuss what happens if at First You Don't Succeed........... Show Segments:  Month in review, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time  

The Ten Commandments of Recovery continues with the final part 3 of 3, counting down the final three commandments that contribute to a successful recovery experience: #3: Thou shall not take Negative Reservations into the independent stage of the recovery process; #2: Thou shall not Relapse; #1. Thou shall commit fully to thy Recovery; We will review the previous seven commandments, and discuss the importance of the final three commandments. Show Topics: Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topics: The Ten Commandments of Recovery Part 2 of 3. Today we continue our countdown of our Recovery based take off of the Ten Commandments: #7: Thou shall not exchange one addiction for another #6: Thou shall not kill the messenger #5: Honor thy supporters and POSITIVE peers #4: Remember where thy came from Show Segments: Special Tribute, Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic:  The Ten Commandments of Recovery will be a 3-part series counting down our opinion of the top Ten Commandments for sustaining a successful recovery from addiction. This is an obvious take off of the religious based Ten Commandments, but the meanings behind our commandments will have no religious bearing. Number 10:  Thou Shall not Covet the Life, the Material things, and the Friends, of Others Number 9:  Thou Shall be Honest with Thy Self Number 8:  Thou Shall Not Cheat Thy Recovery Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time  

Show Topic:  No Free Lunch.  For almost every aspect of a mature person's life, said in numerous ways, applied to numerous situations, this unwritten philosophy of life is a MUST in order for one to fulfill what they may need, what they may want, and or what others may deem they need to move forward in their life. Sustained recovery does not exist without it. We'll explain.  Show Segments: Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time  

Show Topic:  We'll take a look back at the year that is coming to a close. The highs and lows. What's the word with OCG?  What's the word with DAYTOP? What's the word with OCGRadio? What were some Recovery accomplishments? What changes occurred in the field of treating addicts? Whats comng down the pike for 2016........? Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time  

We previously discussed this topic in July but due to numerous network failures the show was going on an off air on multiple occassions. We believe the importance of this subject requires a re-do. Show Topic:  One of the forgotten unwritten philosophies of life. Forgiveness. No subject touches a nerve more in the treatment setting than the topic of Forgiveness. Whether you are the one doing the Forgiving or whether you are the one seeking Forgiveness, it often seems out of arms reach.  We're going to discuss what's required in order to "experience" Forgiveness and why some find it so diffcult. Here's a clue: There's No Free Lunch......... Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Topic: Co-Host status. The Transition anniversary of the late great Joe Wiliams. Maybe a story or two..who knows!! Topic: Is it Death, Destruction, Despair...or it Death..the Divine Dichotomy? And what does this have to do with Treatment and or Recovery?!? We'll delve into the shallows of a subject often avoided, but certainy often experienced.. Topic: Thanksgiving. What is there to be thankful for in the Recovery realm? Segments: Recap, Show Topics, Recovery Support Time  

Show Topic:  This particular Unwritten Philosophy (UP) "You Can't Keep it, Unless You Give it Away" is a mandate for those in the treatment process with some experience under their belt, to bring the "Recovery Infants" along.  It's a mandate for those who are providers with a Recovery background, to share the knowledge, with those who need teaching and role modeling. But there is a twist!! This (UP) could just as easily be" Don't keep it, You Must Give it Away". We'll explain. Show Segments: Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Special Guest:  Odell Johnson - Teacher, Trainer, Facilitator on incorporating Mindfulness into institutional and personal recovery formats. Odell is also certified in what can be viewed currently as "non-traditional" practices geared towards one's personal growth and well being.  We'll talk to Odell about his journey, how Mindfulness works in theory and in practice, and it's application in Recovery. We'll also touch base on the other stratgeies he utilizes to help others achieve optimal growth Show segments: Recap, Special Guest Interview, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic: Gaudenzia is the story of a horse. What happened to this horse? Why did this horse become a symbol in the Recovery community at large, the Daytop community specifically.  Gaudenzia at one time was celebrated in place of Halloween in the Daytop residential treatment facilities.  We'll discuss Gaudenzia and how it relates and connects to those striving to achieve recovery from substance abuse Show Segments: Recap, Letters from the President, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time      

It's been a year since we went "live" with this idea to do a live podcast, talking about substance abuse treatment, recovery, Daytop, OCG, and all things in between as it relates to recovery.....or not!  Our 1st show (10/24/14) hastily came together to honor Daytop's founder, the Monsignor William B. O'Brien, who passed away on 10/19/2014. Although we didn't officially start our recovery themed podcast until November 18th, 2014, in reflection, it was fitting that our first show was honoring a man who made recovery possible for so many. We will do a little year in review. 

Show Topic:  The Under Graduate ceremony is over. What now? Now we enter the Graduate or Post Graduate period of recovery.  These analogies speak to the continuing work that must go on even as one puts more and more time and distance between where they once were and where they are. We'll discuss. News: An update on the recent connection issues during some of our recent shows. We believe the problem to be solved, but it was an interesting and frustrating, but then ultimately triumphant experience. Show Segments: Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Supportt Time    

Show Topic:  It is usually after a 18-24 month treatment and recovery process that an addict who enters treatment, successfully completes treatment and all the necessary phases, is ready to present themselves for Graduation. The potential Under Graduate must submit what can only be called a summarized life story thesis focusing on where they were, where they are, and where they're going. We'll discuss what constitutes an Under Graduate. Though essentially they're all different, they all have had to accomplish similar goals to achieve UnderGraduate status. Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time

Show Topic:  The House Meeting. Every now and then an attitude creeps into the recovery environment.  This attitude is not conducive to recovery, but aims to ridicule it. Make light of it. Make demands of it. That old sense of entitlement begins to rear its head. The physical environment starts to suffer. Before you know it, instead of having a "Hope" house, it looks and behaves like a dope house. Only that old reliable tool of the TC can correct this: The House Meeting. Show Topic: Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time  

Show Topic: The DAYTOP (OCG) Philosophy is a manifesto for the individual seeking to reclaim their lives from the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual grip of addiction. Although written by a client (name unknown) in the mid 1960's and adopted as the Philosophy, it is universal, for all addicts, no matter where they may be seeking to engage the recovery process. We will go between the lines and read between each line to draw out, its true meaning. Show Segments: Happy Recap, News, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time.

Show Topic:  The path to Treatment and Recovery is guided by what we call "The Unwritten Philosophies".  There are approxiametly 14-17 (depending on who you ask) unwritten philosophies. There is no debate however on which one's are what we call the 'Core Four".  Incorporation of the Core Four is essessential for laying the proper foundation of treatment and establishing a path to recovery.  The Core Four: Honesty; Trust in your Environment; Act as If; Responsible Love and Concern. Show Segments:  Recap, Show Topic, Recovery Support Time  

Show Topic:  The argument against co-ed facilities is buffered by the frequency in which clients in residential treatment facilities are engaging in romantic relationships. The rate of success of these relationships are so low it doesn't even register statisically. These Recovery Romances also initiate in 12 Step support groups, and other recovery formats.  What does register are the recovery processes derailed.  Why do these Recovery Romances get started? Why are the particpants resistant to outside influence against the relationships? Is true individual recovery possible when you are involved in a Recovery Romance? Lets dig down into this dilema......... Show Segments: Recap, Show Topics, Recovery Support Time