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Heart of the MatterAuthor: Partnership to End Addiction
Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is a production from Partnership to End Addiction. Heart of the Matter is an interview series that gives guests the opportunity to share their personal, candid stories about addiction. This podcast offers a space to open up about addiction, substance use and mental health, to share the ways in which people are shifting their narrative in their own relationships and across communities to support the cause of ending addiction in our country.Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction's helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Get one on one support by texting JOIN to 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help or STOP to opt out.Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word addict and other terms from the following link. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language thats health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion. https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/ Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Carleah Summers: Helping Mothers Recover from Addiction by Keeping Families Together
Episode 8
Monday, 15 December, 2025
Carleah Summers shares her journey from addiction to recovery and how her experience inspired her to open Andrea's House, a non-profit residential treatment program in Maryland where mothers can recover from substance use disorder without being separated from their children. Carleah discusses the stigma around maternal mental health and the importance of keeping families together during recovery.Explore more on topics and themes discussed in this episode: Pregnancy and Postpartum Substance Use SupportParental Mental HealthRisk Factors for AddictionEditor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on “Heart of the Matter” are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassionTo learn more:Partnership to End Addiction websiteDonate today to help us provide free resources to familiesLeave a review on Apple Podcasts
