"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
What 100,000 patients can teach us about recovery
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Hi Reader, This week on the podcast, I sat down with Joanna Conti, founder of Conquer Addiction and the Vista Research Group. Joanna’s story is personal. After years of helping her daughter navigate severe alcohol addiction and multiple treatment programs, she wanted to know something simple: What actually helps people stay in recovery? That question led her to build a system that has now tracked more than 100,000 people in treatment and followed more than 50,000 after treatment. One finding really stood out to me. People who stay engaged in care for at least 90 days are twice as likely to be in recovery one year later compared with those who leave treatment within 20 days. We also talk about the importance of support networks, real-time patient feedback, and why even people who have been through many treatment episodes can still achieve lasting recovery. For me, the biggest message is that data gives us hope. We can learn what works, improve treatment, and help more people build a life in recovery. I hope you’ll give this episode a listen. With gratitude, P.S. Joanna shared a message that I think every family affected by addiction needs to hear: Love them, help them find effective treatment, and don’t give up. If you know someone who could use that reminder, share this episode with them. |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
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