The Hive Nation Ep. 47 Overcoming Addiction to Create a Better Life with Zach Drew

Dec 6 2023 • 43 mins

Greg sits down with Center Director of Teen Challenge Saskatchewan Zach Drew.

10+ years experience in social work field. Youth care work, street outreach, assisted living support person, case management, in patient addiction treatment, duty staff, over night staff, and currently centre director of teen challenge saskatchewan.

Recovered addict with eight years of sobriety. Uses personal experience to connect with clients in a unique and empathetic way.

Life long learner. Formal education from McMaster university in professional addiction studies. Very fond of motivational interviewing and I am a certified M.I. instructor.

Passionate about music. Royal conservatory trained piano player. Often integrates music into recovery treatment with clients.

Passionate about physical fitness. Encourages clients to set exercise goals as part of recovery process from addiction.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

0:00: Welcome to The Hive Nation, Zach!

2:50: What lead you to addiction?

4:25: Starting Teen Challenge.

5:37: Confiding in others.

8:45: The Teen Challenge process.

13:17: Imposter Syndrome.

18:00: What is Teen Challenge like?

21:02: Are there patterns in addiction?

24:49: Daily mental health strategies.

28:06: Taking pills to get off pills…

34:10: Creating an environment of accountability.

35:54: Helping people is what I do.

37:50: Connecting with a coach.

42:33: Connect with Zach.

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Website: https://www.teenchallenge.ca

Instagram: @zcddrew

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