Gettin High to Get By
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and this episode features Enchelle Morris, LCPC, CADC, a licensed clinical therapist, certified in substance abuse therapy.
Oftentimes we use substances- alcohol, weed, narcotics, even shopping- to knock the edge off of reality. But there is a fine line between use and abuse.
This conversation is for anyone who may be struggling with their own use, are children of substance abusers, and want to seek a healthier relationship with their substance of choice.
By listening, you’ll learn:
Often times, Black women use substances to deal with unhealed wounds
The different type of addictions
How an addiction prevents a parent from being a “present” parent
The impact that substance use has on children
Opportunities to come into healthier relationship with your past experiences in lieu of substance use
Resources in the episode
About the Guest
Enchelle Morris, LCPC, CADC,is a licensed clinical therapist as well as a certified substance abuse therapist in the State of Illinois. She has worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health for over 25 years. She’s worked in a multitude of settings from inpatient to outpatient, across adolescents and adults. She hopes to help people gain a voice and build the relationship with themselves first to then have better relationships with other people.