In this episode, B Reeves and Justin McClendon of New Waters Recovery talk with Charles O'Dell, CEO of the Dilworth Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. They explore the evolving challenges in addiction treatment post-pandemic, emphasizing timely intervention, family support, and long-term recovery success rates.

1. Introduction to Guests

- **Charles O'Dell**: CEO of the Dilworth Center, with 35 years in addiction treatment and a board member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.

2. **Impact of the Pandemic on Addiction:**

- Challenges due to isolation, job loss, and loss of insurance.

- Higher levels of acuity in patients post-pandemic.

3. **Trends in Co-occurring Disorders:**

- Increase in trauma, anxiety, and depression among those with substance use disorders.

4. **Barriers to Recovery:**

- Financial obstacles and difficulty in accessing timely psychiatric care.

- Importance of immediate intervention.

5. **Role of Family and Support Systems:**

- Significance of family involvement in treatment and ongoing recovery.

- Success rates in programs emphasizing connectivity and support systems.

6. **The Overdose Epidemic:**

- Escalation in overdose deaths, particularly from opioids like fentanyl.

- Need for accessible psychiatric and addiction treatment services.

7. **The Power of Immediate Help:**

- Impact of prompt help when individuals seek it.

- Success stories of immediate care.

8. **Data-Driven Outcomes in Treatment:**

- Outcomes measurement program by the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.

- Factors contributing to successful long-term recovery.

9. **Personal Stories and Experiences:**

- Charles O'Dell shares his journey in long-term recovery and pivotal moments leading to sobriety.

10. **Dilworth Center's Comprehensive Services:**

- Treatment programs for adults, young adults, and adolescents.

- Specialty services for impaired professionals and partnerships with sober living facilities.

- Family programs and fundraising efforts to support those who cannot afford treatment.

Resources Mentioned

- Dilworth Center**: [www.dilworthcenter.org](https://www.dilworthcenter.org/)

- **National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers**: [www.naatp.org](https://www.naatp.org/)

- **Father Martin's Ashley**: [www.ashleytreatment.org](https://www.ashleytreatment.org/)

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Navigating Addiction and Recovery Post-Pandemic: A Conversation with Charles O'Dell