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Breaking the Stigma Around Substance Use & Recovery with AJ Ackley
In this episode of the be nice. podcast, Christy Buck talks with AJ Ackley, social worker, therapist and founder of Real Therapy, about substance use, trauma and recovery. AJ shares his personal journey through addiction, treatment and more than 13 years of sobriety, as well as how his lived experience shapes his work with veterans, first responders and people experiencing PTSD. Together, they challenge the myth that people with substance use disorder simply need more willpower and discuss the importance of recognizing warning signs, understanding trauma and creating space for honest…
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