Trigger Warning: This episode covers mature topics including drug and alcohol addiction, abuse, trauma, and PTSD. 

Are you struggling with addiction? Do you know someone who is? In this episode of Barely Naked, Christina sits down with therapist Gary Aldridge to discuss how to deal with addiction and how to cope as a family member of someone suffering from a substance use disorder. He draws from his own experiences and also shares approaches to healing trauma and how to recognize and deal with PTSD. 
About Gary Aldridge
Gary Aldridge is a qualified therapist who has been working in the field of addiction for a decade. He has a lived experience of drug addiction and has been in recovery since 2010.

His passion is working with people who have been affected by addiction and trauma, to ensure they are able to live their full potential. Gary is committed to working with a trauma-focused approach, to ensure that the best and fasted treatment is provided to all his clients.

How to get in touch with  Gary:
Website: aldridgecounsellingservices.co.uk/
Facebook: facebook.com/aldridgecounsellingservices.co.uk/
Instagram: instagram.com/aldridge_counselling_services
Twitter: twitter.com/garyaldridge13

Organizations mentioned:
druglink.co.uk/
integratedtraumasolutions.co.uk/

How to get in touch with Christina:
Instagram: @christina_simone
LinkedIn: Christina Beischl
TikTok: @barely_naked_podcast
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