Recovery Matters! Podcast
Recovery Matters! Podcast
Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
The Overlooked Cocaine Crisis in Addiction Treatment
39 minutes Posted Sep 2, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Starting Cocaine Detox Programs
Connecticut’s Cocaine Problem
What Cocaine Withdrawal Really Looks Like
Beyond Withdrawal: The Need for Rehab
Why Chad Chose Addiction Medicine
Stigma in Addiction Treatment
Treating the Drivers of Addiction
New Medications & Low-Dose Induction
Suboxone vs Injectables: Success Rates
Other Medication Options
Recovery Is a Program of Action
Are Overdose Deaths Really Declining?
The Overlooked Role of Alcohol and Stimulants
What Needs to Change in Addiction Medicine
Advice for the First 24 Hours of Recovery
Closing Thoughts
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In this episode of Recovery Matters, TJ sits down with Dr. Chad McDonald, an addiction and family medicine physician, to talk about the overlooked cocaine crisis and the growing role of detox and medication-assisted treatment in recovery. From breaking down stigma in the recovery community to the challenges of treating fentanyl use, Chad shares clinical insights and personal connections that drive his passion for this work.