Mental Health Center

One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast is dedicated to exploring real, human stories of healing, sobriety, and transformation. Through honest conversations and lived experiences, the show provides support, education, and hope to anyone navigating the journey of addiction recovery. With each episode, listeners are reminded that recovery is not only possible — it can be meaningful, empowering, and life-changing. In episode 379: “Rewiring the Brain: Ketamine Therapy in Addiction Recovery,” host Arlina Allen welcomes Mark Hrymoc, MD, a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction treatment and psychopharmacology. Their discussion focuses on an emerging and powerful approach in the recovery landscape: ketamine-assisted therapy. While traditional talk therapy remains valuable, there are times when trauma and emotional pain reside deeper than cognitive processing alone can reach. This episode explores how ketamine can help access and heal subconscious emotional wounds that often drive addictive behaviors. Dr. Hrymoc shares clinical insight into how …

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When does substance use shift from a casual behavior to a serious problem? And more importantly, how can individuals, families, and communities recognize the warning signs and prevent addiction from taking hold? These are the types of essential conversations explored on Avoiding the Addiction Affliction, a weekly podcast hosted by educator, counselor, speaker, and consultant Michael McGowan, President of McGowan & Associates. Each Wednesday, he interviews experienced professionals who share real-world insight into addiction, prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery. For more than twenty-five years, McGowan has worked with families, schools, agencies, athletes, and organizations across the United States, providing expert training, certified rehabilitation programs, and impactful keynote presentations. His mission is rooted in education, awareness, and prevention — helping people of all ages understand addiction before it escalates. In the episode “Innovation,” guest Mark Hrymoc, MD, joins the conversation to discuss how the landscape of mental health and addiction medicine …

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Addiction treatment is evolving—and it’s no longer just about willpower or abstinence. In The Meaning Project Podcast, host Daniel A. Franz, MD speaks with Mark Hrymoc, MD double board-certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry, about the future of recovery, the science behind addiction, and why compassion still matters most. Addiction Is More Than Substance Use As Dr. Hrymoc explains, addiction is driven by genetics, trauma, and changes in the brain—not moral failure. Traditional programs like AA and 12-step recovery remain essential, but many people benefit most when these are combined with modern medical treatment. Science and Medication Are Transforming Recovery Medications are now key tools in addiction treatment—not to replace recovery, but to make it possible. Dr. Hrymoc highlights: Naltrexone and Suboxone to reduce cravings and prevent relapse Modern psychopharmacology to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma The growing role of behavioral addictions like gambling, gaming, pornography, and …

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Recovery is about more than just stopping substance use — it’s about restoring a person’s mind, body, relationships, and sense of self. In The Way Out Podcast episode “Healing the Whole Self: Addiction, Mental Health & Recovery,” host Jason R. sits down with Mental Health Center co-founder and addiction psychiatrist Mark Hrymoc, MD to explore what true healing really looks like. Addiction and Mental Health Are Deeply Connected As Dr. Hrymoc explains, addiction and mental health disorders rarely exist in isolation. Depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD — when left untreated, they can fuel substance use. And in turn, addiction often intensifies these same mental health conditions. That’s why treating just one issue isn’t enough. Recovery requires addressing both — together. “Addiction and mental health feed off each other. Recovery means treating the whole person, not just the substance use,” says Dr. Hrymoc. What Real Recovery Means Recovery isn’t simply abstinence. It’s …

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Addiction isn’t something that can be rushed or “fixed” in a week. In the Addict to Athlete podcast episode “Long-Term Care: The Lifeline for Recovery,” Mental Health Center co-founder and addiction psychiatrist Mark Hrymoc, MD joins host Coach Blu Robinson to discuss why true recovery requires long-term treatment, compassion, and individualized care—not quick solutions. Why Long-Term Care Matters in Addiction Recovery As Dr. Hrymoc explains, addiction is a chronic medical condition. Much like diabetes or hypertension, it requires ongoing care and support. Short-term detox or brief treatment can remove substances from the body, but without continued care, patients are at high risk for relapse or medical complications. Long-term care gives patients the opportunity to: Stabilize the brain and body Rebuild trust, relationships, and routine Address underlying mental health conditions and trauma Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): A Tool for Stability A central focus of the episode is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Dr. Hrymoc …

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