The Recovery Tool Belt: Addiction Vs. Physical Dependence And Medication Myths

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Today, I sit down with Trent Carter, a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of Renew Health—an addiction and mental health clinic network dedicated to changing how we treat substance abuse. Mr. Carter saw a massive gap in addiction care across rural New Mexico and decided to do something about it. What began with a vision and a leap of faith has now grown into a statewide system offering individualized, science-based recovery without the red tape of traditional rehab.

We talk about how Mr. Carter’s medical background and clinical experiences shaped his approach to recovery. He addresses the idea—myth—that using medication means you’re “replacing one addiction with another,” and explains how addiction is a chronic disease that deserves real treatment, just like diabetes or hypertension. We also dig into the crucial difference between addiction and physical dependence, and why understanding that distinction can help save lives and reduce shame.

Mr. Carter also opens up about the launch of his book, The Recovery Tool Belt—a self-help resource built for individuals, loved ones, and even clinicians looking for real-world tools for recovery. It’s not a one-size-fits-all step program, but a collection of strategies that meet people where they’re at.

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