Substance use disorder affects millions and can disrupt every aspect of life. Join Irene’s conversation with Dr. James Flowers, one of the most recognized and highly respected names in the field of chronic pain, pain recovery, mental health, and addiction, as he shares his insights into progressive healthcare and mental health treatment, offers a compelling discussion on addiction, pain management, and cognitive behavioral therapy, reveals the visible signs that indicate someone may be experiencing substance use disorder, discusses the quest for joy in life, and more! This is a highly interesting, insightful interview with a truly remarkable man!IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:Progressive healthcare and human healingVisible signs of substance use disorderApproaching an addicted loved oneChronic pain management and cognitive behavioral therapySuccess stories from addiction and pain programsHow his team helped a young man thought to be schizophrenic and discovered a worm in the boy’s brainSOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS DR. JAMES:What are the visible signs that indicate someone is experiencing a substance use disorder?Can you define for us what you call progressive healthcare and human healing?What is behavioral pain management, and how is it a holistic approach to improve well-being, manage discomfort, and reduce stress?What is the importance of healing with the aid of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, known to improve quality of life, reduce pain, and alleviate stress? 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Grief and Rebirth Podcast HERE:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSDru2EU1djRZaZxxFkMig?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/grief-and-rebirth-finding-the-joy-in-life-podcast/id1281824751?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZHn1F285CHorag4tO0Og?si=twQa7x5oQOW_6Axyc-B6pQ&nd=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenesweinberg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IreneSWeinberg/X: https://twitter.com/irenesweinbergTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenesweinbergWebsite: https://ireneweinberg.comGet your copy of Irene's book They Serve Bagels in Heaven: One Couple's Story of Love, Eternity, and the Cosmic Importance of Everyday Life:https://www.amazon.com/They-Serve-Bagels-Heaven-importance/dp/149361866Get access to The Live Your Most Evolved Life Summit Replay, where we showcase a synergy of talent that will heighten your intuition and will undoubtedly illuminate, enlighten, and spark your soul on your evolutionary journey towards ascension: https://ireneweinberg.thinkific.com/courses/all-access-pass-summit-replay-2023Visit the Grief and Rebirth Bookshop to browse books by our inspiring guests: https://bookshop.org/shop/griefandrebirth  Sign up for the Grief and Rebirth newsletter on the homepage of Irene's website to stay up-to-date on forthcoming episodes, events, healing tools, and announcements: https://ireneweinberg.com/#signupGrief and Rebirth LLC is an affiliate, and we may earn a commission from purchases made through recommendations of products and services mentioned on the website, email, and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. This commission helps to support the podcast and allows us to continue providing valuable information and resources to our audience. We only recommend products and services that we have personally used or thoroughly researched and believe will be helpful to our community. Thank you for your ongoing support.