520. Recovering from Cannabis Dependency with Tommy Rosen

Commune with Jeff Krasno

Commune Media

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

4.6 • 654 Ratings

🗓️ 23 November 2023

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

Addiction treatment specialist and yoga teacher Tommy Rosen shares the moment he had to confront a harsh reality — his reliance on cannabis for emotional solace only masked deeper issues. In this episode, he and Jeff delve into the complex landscape of modern cannabis culture, exploring its positive aspects as well as the often overlooked negative impacts, including rising concerns of addiction and abuse.

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In this episode we cover:
0:03:58 – Tommy's Experience
0:11:37 – What are some reasons people use cannabis?
0:18:08 – How does cannabis compare to narcotics?
0:26:37 – What are some of the medical benefits of cannabis?
0:34:06 – What are some of the negative impacts of overuse of cannabis?
0:40:10 – How do you define a "half-lived life"?
0:45:25 – What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)?
0:51:15 – How many adults in the US are using cannabis?
0:52:58 – What is your recovery program Life Beyond Cannabis?
1:08:23 – Finding community in recovery
1:20:09 – How to mindfully observe our consumption habits
1:23:40 – Where to find Tommy's recovery resources

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Commian podcast. My name is Jeff Krasno. Today on the show, I welcome Tommy Rosen.
0:14.9	Tommy is a world-renowned yoga teacher, author, and addiction recovery expert. He is the founder and CEO of Recovery
0:23.1	2.0, a global organization that fosters community for people in recovery from addiction.
0:30.0	A Recovery 2.0 provides a holistic approach to living free from substance dependency,
0:36.8	offering classes, workshops, courses, and retreats focused on
0:41.1	mindfulness and meditation. Tommy just does incredibly important work. Tommy shares his personal
0:49.0	experience on the show with cannabis dependency and what led him to the eventual realization that relying on marijuana
0:56.5	for his emotional well-being and sense of identity ultimately did not address the bigger underlying
1:04.1	issues. In our conversation, Tommy provides a nuanced perspective on cannabis use, acknowledging both its positive uses
1:13.6	and its very real negative impacts in a world where the substance is more widely available
1:20.6	than it's ever been in history.
1:22.6	Now, we discuss the impact of legalization on usage and abuse.
1:28.3	We explore the impacts of commercialization, which has led to higher THC concentrations.
1:34.3	And we talk about some of the new emerging cannabis-related syndromes that are flooding emergency rooms.
1:42.3	Tommy also outlines the primary tenants of life beyond cannabis.
1:48.2	His six-week program focused on exploring the spiritual and psychological aspects of recovery.
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