Podcasts

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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When mental health challenges and addiction overlap, recovery can become especially complex. In the podcast Addiction Medicine Made Easy, hosted by Casey Grover, MD, Mental Health Center’s co-founder and addiction psychiatrist Mark Hrymoc, MD joined the episode “Dual Diagnosis: Why Treating One Without the Other Never Works” to discuss why integrated care is essential for lasting healing. The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction As Dr. Hrymoc explains, many individuals struggling with addiction are also managing underlying mental health conditions—often without realizing it. This overlap, known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, affects a large portion of people in treatment. In fact, an estimated 50–80% of patients with addiction also have PTSD or significant trauma histories, Dr. Hrymoc explained on the podcast episode. Many turn to substances not to seek euphoria, but as a form of self-medication to ease emotional pain, anxiety, or intrusive memories. Treating Both Conditions—Together Dr. Hrymoc …

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