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.
135: Graham Pringle, Program Director of Youth Flourish Outdoors in Australia
134: Ray Burke: Founder and CEO of Active Connections in Ireland
133: Natalia Ruiz de Cortázar Gracia : Psychologist and General Director of Experientia in Spain
132: Research:Transporting Young People to Wilderness: Part 2
131: Research:Transporting Young People to Wilderness: Part 1
130: The Research at the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Center
129: Scott Vee: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
128: Jennifer Glazer: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
127: Cynthia Cohen: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Educational Consultant
126: Jill Needleman: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
125: Katie McDevitt: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
124: Carolyn Lambert: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Parent Coach
123: Andy Goldstrom: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student, Podcaster and Parent Coach
122: Flint Barber, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
121: Mark Synnott, author of "The Third Pole: Mystery, Obsession, and Death on Everest"
120: Tami Ann: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Aspiring Author
119: Brenda Zane: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Podcaster
118: Louise Slater: Educational Consultant and Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
117: Josh Flaherty, Executive Director of Adventure Recovery
116: A History of Controversies Part 2, Kenneth Rosen follow up
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