Do I need to be sober from every substance?

<p>Today's question is an old one in the world of addiction. Does an individual need to abstain from all intoxicants to have success in treatment? Are all addictions to all substances connected, and is there some universal definition for "recovery?"</p> <p>Clare Waismann RAS/SUDCC and David Livingston, LMFT discuss this question, it's ramifications for healthy living, and the dangerous assumptions that go into universal answers to individual problems. </p> <p>--------</p> <p>Send your questions about addiction, recovery, and mental health treatment to <a href="mailto:info@opiates.com">info@opiates.com</a> or reach us on Twitter @opiates.</p>