Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Confronting all things addiction from a clinical perspective for the average listener. Demystifying the disease of addiction and the insanity of subtance use as a primary coping mechanism for trauma. Exploring just what makes an addict an addict and what and how to help. Hosted by expert clinicians and those in recovery to get the real story.
Our Troubling Times
It seems like the world is blowing up and that can be a threat to your recovery. Do something to help your self cope. Support the show
Oct 13, 2023
23 min
That Crazy Switch In My Head
Why do you lose time and reality when you get triggered? And why does impulsivity take over? Support the show
Oct 5, 2023
26 min
What Is Abuse?
Just what does it take for something to rise to the level of abuse? Understanding what trauma is and when is it reaching the level that you  could recognize as abuse? Support the show
Sep 29, 2023
26 min
What Is PAWS?
PAWS, otherwise known as Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, is a real issue that few people realize is effecting them in recovery. Support the show
Sep 21, 2023
29 min
Make Your Recovery As Visible As Your Addiction
Why do we want to hide our recovery when our addiction was so visible? Support the show
Sep 7, 2023
27 min
What Are Aftercare Programs All About?
When you discharge from rehab you should be working an aftercare program if you plan on really getting serious about recovery. Support the show
Aug 30, 2023
28 min
Are You Being Authentic In Recovery?
Authenticity can be a difficult thing to have when it comes to the change needed to get into recovery. Support the show
Aug 18, 2023
24 min
Diagnosis Is A Tricky Business
My thoughts on when a diagnosis from a psychiatrist can be confusing to a patient as well as a therapist. That's because the diagnosis is not a disease but rather a label to identify the disease. Support the show
Aug 4, 2023
26 min
Don't Be A Social Handyman
Are you in recovery and being distracted from your own recovery by helping others with their recovery when you should be working on your own? Support the show
Jul 28, 2023
26 min
Is Your Marriage Being Destroyed By Addiction?
How do yo change the marriage you have into a better union, while taking on the enemy known as addiction? Support the show
Jul 21, 2023
26 min
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