The BlueCrest Podcast

All of us here at BlueCrest Recovery Center pride ourselves on being open, honest, and transparent when it comes to treatment and recovery. That’s why we’re excited to debut a new podcast that tackles some of the most pressing issues in the world of addiction treatment head on, with the same honesty we bring to everything we do.

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THE OTHER SIDE WITH RICHIE H.

Each episode, our CEO, Richard Hession, is joined by a special guest for a no-holds-barred conversation about concerns, challenges, and opportunities within addiction and substance abuse treatment. We hope you’ll find these discussions as fun and rewarding as we do.

“The Other Side” is available on iTunesSpotifyYouTube, and SoundCloud—subscribe and leave us a rating or review! With every episode, we’ll also release an exclusive video version of the podcast available only on the BlueCrest site, where you can watch the conversation unfold.

Latest Episodes

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The Effects of C-19 on Drug and Alcohol Treatment

The addiction epidemic was already a massive problem throughout the United States.  Unfortunately, 2020 has only made the problem worse. COVID-19 swept across the globe sending people into a panic and forcing them into their homes. The effects of the coronavirus were far more than physical, though. High levels of stress often lead people to seek relief through alcohol and substance use. Battling against the widespread addiction epidemic on its own is difficult enough. It’s only gotten worse with the ongoing spread of coronavirus. We decided to invite a couple of professionals that work in the field of addiction treatment to share their experience with fighting two epidemics at once. […]

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Experience, Strength and Hope Podcast

Experience, Strength and Hope from Professionals in the Addiction Treatment Industry

So today we’re going to have a cool one, I think. I love it. And we’ve all just been having a very brief chat because we didn’t want to get too much into it before we started, but we are going to be talking about what it is to live a life of recovery, get into a life of recovery and then to go into the treatment industry to work in this field, which is for some people, and I think we would all agree that it’s a blessing beyond blessings to be able to do something we have a normal passion for, to earn a living doing something you’re passionate about it, I think is rare in this world. […]

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Suboxone and Other Medically Assisted Treatment

Suboxone and Other Medically Assisted Treatment

One new aspect of addiction treatment that has become popular in recent years is the use of medically assisted treatment (also known as MAT). It is used to treat many substance use disorders as well as to prevent overdose. Due to the recent opioid epidemic, MAT is being used as an alternative to abstinence based recovery. MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. In this episode BlueCrest CEO Rich Hession, Mark Bonnani, Dr. Nicholas Coangelo and Dr. Muhammad Farhan Ijaz discuss this polarizing topic. Is medically assisted treatment effective when treating substance use disorder?
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Why Are Mental Illnesses and Substance Abuse Disorders Misunderstood?

One aspect of addiction treatment that is sometimes misunderstood by family members, patients and the general public is the relationship between substance abuse disorder and mental illness and the importance of co-occurring disorder treatment. In this episode, we’ll explore the different opinions that the general public has about the relationship between mental illness and substance abuse disorder, as well as the role that co-occurring disorder treatment plays in the addiction treatment industry.
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Switching Seats on the Spiritual Titanic: Role of Spirituality in Addiction Recovery

For many people who finally decide to seek addiction treatment, their physical and mental well-being comes first. But what happens when you feel like something deeper is missing? In this candid and revealing conversation, BlueCrest CEO Richie Hession and BlueCrest VPs of Business Development Mark Bonanni and Stas Botsaris discuss their own spiritual journeys during recovery and how trying to get sober without including spirituality is like “switching seats on the spiritual Titanic.”
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Ethics in the Addiction Treatment Industry

Richard Hession, CEO of New Jersey-based BlueCrest Recovery Center, joins Stas Botsaris and Mark Bonanni, Co-Directors of Business Development at BlueCrest, for a candid, far-ranging discussion about ethical best practices in the addiction treatment industry. Each in active recovery themselves, Richard, Stas, and Mark explore the most exemplary and most cringeworthy behavior they have seen in the industry, as well as the ways that BlueCrest prioritizes responsible, client-centered relationships. Join us for a no-holds-barred conversation about professional ethics in an industry that sets out to change peoples’ lives for the better. […]

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Yes, in fact clients with co-occurring illnesses tend to be very successful in our program. Every client that comes to BlueCrest receives a comprehensive psychological evaluation to determine what specific mental health needs they have. From there, a personalized treatment plan that addresses both the substance use and mental health concerns.

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Transitioning from treatment to independent living is a common relapse trigger. BlueCrest’s multiple levels of care are intended to gradually “step-down” clinical structure as clients build independence and grow their 12-step program. Clinicians and our Case Manager will assist in making any necessary aftercare referrals for continued care including but not limited to psychiatrists, doctors and therapists.