Recovery Radio

DBT: A Gym Membership for Addiction Recovery

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One in 12 American adults has been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, and there are many more who go undiagnosed. This reality is fueling the need for more individualized and diversified addiction care, including true dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and medication assisted treatment (MAT), in order to increase the likelihood of a successful recovery and ultimately survival. Today, Zach and Michael interview Michelle Dubey about Landmark Recovery's addiction treatment programs, from inpatient care to using MAT long-term. Explaining the importance of pairing dialectical behavior therapy with MAT to treat opioid use disorders, Michelle compares DBT to a gym membership – a commitment that can offer lasting results in the long run. They also discuss PTSD versus trauma disorders, measuring success after treatment, and how to determine if medication assisted treatment is right for you. Michelle has served as Chief Clinical Officer of Landmark since 2019, and she has been with the company since its beginning