This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Daniel Sumrok, Medical Director at Landmark Recovery, which operates multiple treatment centers, including Praxis of Columbus, Ohio.
With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Sumrok has worked extensively in addiction medicine across Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and the East Coast.
A former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman during the Vietnam War,
Dr. Sumrok has dedicated his career to understanding addiction and advocating for trauma-informed treatment approaches. As a board-certified addiction specialist, he has played a key role in reshaping how we view and treat substance use disorders.
In this episode, we expand on critical topics, including:
✅ The root causes of addiction and its connection to trauma
✅ The ongoing debate between abstinence-based recovery and Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✅ How medical marijuana and prescription medications like Adderall fit into addiction treatment
✅ The biggest challenges facing recovery efforts across the country
This episode is packed with expert insights and real-world experience on the evolving landscape of addiction treatment. Don’t miss it!
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