Real Addiction Talk
Real Addiction talk focuses on creating positive change for those who are currently struggling with an active addiction and for those who need extra support while in recovery. We discuss relapse prevention techniques, disease concept of addiction, and the importance of creating goals while in recovery. We will also hear from those who are currently in recovery, those who continue to struggle with an active addiction, and experts in the field.
New to the podcast?
Check out these newly created episodes
Recent Blog
S1E4: Five Rules of Recovery
2 free months of scribd!!
Episode 3: Stages of Change
Understanding the Disease Concept of Addiction in Simple Terms
S1E2: Disease Concept of Addiction
Episode 2 coming your way!
Listen On
About the Host
James M. Gibbons, M.A., IADC
Host
James Gibbons, M.A. has been in recovery from alcohol since 10/10/10. During his time in recovery, James has been achieving goals that he thought he would have never achieved while using. After receiving his B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa, James went on to become a certified drug and alcohol counselor where he currently continues to help others live a clean and sober life. James obtained his master’s degree from the University of South Dakota in 2021. James has been a speaker on addiction for several conferences throughout the Midwest and is also the creator/host of Real Addiction Talk.