Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode Will sits down with Roy DuPrez, CEO and Founder of Back2Basics, an outdoor-based recovery program in Arizona. Roy shares his personal journey of recovery, beginning with his early struggles with alcohol and substance abuse in Venice Beach, California. He describes the allure of alcohol in his youth, influenced by his social environment and the perception of success and attractiveness associated with drinking. Roy's journey through addiction led to various consequences, including legal troubles and professional setbacks.
Moving to Flagstaff, Arizona, for a fresh start, Roy found a shift in his life. Despite continuing his drinking habits initially, he eventually reached a turning point in 2001, leading him to embrace recovery and sobriety. This transformation was bolstered by outdoor experiences, such as visiting the Grand Canyon, which provided a profound sense of perspective and renewal.
Roy shares the story of starting Back2Basics in 2010, combining his experiences with a unique recovery model that integrates outdoor expeditions with clinical therapy. The program, initially private pay but later accepting insurance, targets young men aged 18 to 35, offering a 90-day minimum stay with most staying longer. This approach allows for the planting of seeds of recovery, personal growth, and the development of life skills in a supportive environment.
We want to thank Adventure Recovery for underwriting Season 18 which focuses on addiction and recovery.
Listeners are invited to explore the rich archives of over 200 episodes of this podcast on Stories from the Field.com.
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190: Tammy Marks, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
189: Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses, co-authors of "H.O.M.E.: Strategies for Making Home a SUCCESS During and After Treatment."
188: Marcie Steinberg, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
187: Carrie McLaughlin, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
186: Jon Fariello, Former Wilderness Therapy Student
185: Casie Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
184: Michael Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
183: Richard Curtis, Clinical Interventionist
182: Michelle King, co-author of "Into the Wilds: A Mothers Guide to Wilderness Therapy"
181: York Ast, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
180: Liz Reitman, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
179: George J. Grinnell, author of "A Death on the Barrens: A True Story of Courage and Tragedy in the Canadian Arctic."
178: Why I am leaving Wilderness Therapy
177: Lisa Sutton, Founder of Sutton Enterprises
176: Daniel Rogers, Director of CityScape Therapy
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