When you get sober, the hardest part isn’t the withdrawals — it’s the people.

Dr. Scott Anderson explains why old friends, places, and things are the #1 obstacle to lasting recovery… and why most of those “friends” were never real friends to begin with.

In this episode he covers:
• Why excess of any kind (alcohol, weed, pills, gambling, social media) creates dysfunction
• How toxic people disappear the moment you stop providing what they want
• The difference between real friends and “drug friends”
• How to transition out of a toxic lifestyle without panic
• Why planning your exit like a coming fire is the smartest move

If you’re tired of being let down by the same people, this episode will change how you choose who stays in your life.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Toxic People Limit Your Life
03:00 – Old People, Places & Things
06:00 – “A Friend With Weed Is a Friend Indeed”
08:00 – How Real Friends React When You Get Sober

Comment: Have you lost “friends” when you tried to get better?
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The Psychology of Life Health and Wellness with behavioral expert Dr. Scott Anderson.

When you get sober, the hardest part isn&rsquo;t the withdrawals &mdash; it&rsquo;s the people.
Dr. Scott Anderson explains why old friends, places, and things are the #1 obstacle to lasting recovery&hellip; and why most of those &ldquo;friends&rdquo; were never real friends to begin with.
In this episode he covers: &bull; Why excess of any kind (alcohol, weed, pills, gambling, social media) creates dysfunction &bull; How toxic people disappear the moment you stop providing what they want &bull; The difference between real friends and &ldquo;drug friends&rdquo; &bull; How to transition out of a toxic lifestyle without panic &bull; Why planning your exit like a coming fire is the smartest move
If you&rsquo;re tired of being let down by the same people, this episode will change how you choose who stays in your life.
Timestamps: 00:00 &ndash; Why Toxic People Limit Your Life 03:00 &ndash; Old People, Places &amp; Things 06:00 &ndash; &ldquo;A Friend With Weed Is a Friend Indeed&rdquo; 08:00 &ndash; How Real Friends React When You Get Sober
Comment: Have you lost &ldquo;friends&rdquo; when you tried to get better? Like if this hit home. Share with anyone still surrounded by the wrong people.
The Psychology of Life Health and Wellness with behavioral expert Dr. Scott Anderson.

Dedicated to helping solve the mental health crisis in America, Dr. Scott Anderson has extensive education and training in the areas of psychology, education, substance abuse and mental health, including a PhD in psychology (2001), Master's in Rehabilitation and Mental health counseling (1999), bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in Sociology (1995) and an associate's degree in arts (1991).  Dr. Anderson is Florida board certified in Addiction (2002), licensed as a mental health counselor (2012) and an approved certified supervisor (2016), in good standing with the CAQH F.I Credentialing body, qualifying him as an expert in the field of substance abuse and mental health.

Dr. Anderson has utilized his extensive training and knowledge base to create state-of-the-art treatment techniques and program milieu for Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) of Tampa, one of the best treatment programs in the state of Florida.  ARC of Tampa's treatment focus is on the resolution of underlying, unresolved issues that are causing symptoms of dysfunction, though insight oriented and cognitive behavioral therapy.  Educational components focus on learning new functional coping strategies as well as healthy living skills to create and maintain a long-term successful way of life.

Dr. Anderson has been featured regularly on local radio and TV podcast "The Consumer Quarterback Show" and he has been featured several times on local news broadcasts Channel 8, channel 10 and Fox news as a behavioral expert, ranging from addiction, seasonal depression, cell phone addiction, and living above your means.  Dr. Anderson was the featured guest speaker for the Florida prescription abuse task force meeting in May 2017 (Opiate addition treatment best practices and Marijuana use pros and cons).  Dr. Anderson created "Share the Love Charities" in 2017 to provide education, treatment, and therapeutic resources to veterans and other families in our community who are suffering from mental heath and addiction.

Dedicated to helping solve the mental health crisis in America, Dr. Scott Anderson has extensive education and training in the areas of psychology, education, substance abuse and mental health, including a PhD in psychology (2001), Master's in Rehabilitation and Mental health counseling (1999), bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in Sociology (1995) and an associate's degree in arts (1991).&nbsp; Dr. Anderson is Florida board certified in Addiction (2002), licensed as a mental health counselor (2012) and an approved certified supervisor (2016), in good standing with the CAQH F.I Credentialing body, qualifying him as an expert in the field of substance abuse and mental health.
Dr. Anderson has utilized his extensive training and knowledge base to create state-of-the-art treatment techniques and program milieu for Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) of Tampa, one of the best treatment programs in the state of Florida.&nbsp; ARC of Tampa's treatment focus is on the resolution of underlying, unresolved issues that are causing symptoms of dysfunction, though insight oriented and cognitive behavioral therapy.&nbsp; Educational components focus on learning new functional coping strategies as well as healthy living skills to create and maintain a long-term successful way of life.
Dr. Anderson has been featured regularly on local radio and TV podcast "The Consumer Quarterback Show" and he has been featured several times on local news broadcasts Channel 8, channel 10 and Fox news as a behavioral expert, ranging from addiction, seasonal depression, cell phone addiction, and living above your means.&nbsp; Dr. Anderson was the featured guest speaker for the Florida prescription abuse task force meeting in May 2017 (Opiate addition treatment best practices and Marijuana use pros and cons).&nbsp; Dr. Anderson created "Share the Love Charities" in 2017 to provide education, treatment, and therapeutic resources to veterans and other families in our community who are suffering from mental heath and addiction.