Learning How to Do Life

Chuck Novak’s life hasn’t always been easy.  A substance use problem led to five years in prison.  While incarcerated, Chuck decided to use his time to change his life for the better.  He earned a paralegal certificate and started on a path to recovery.  Today, Chuck is a Master Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor and a SMART Recovery Regional Coordinator in New Hampshire.    In this podcast, Chuck talks about: His experiences with addiction and being incarcerated How simple decisions were difficult after being released Changing the vocabulary for returning citizens How he became interested in becoming a counselor Using SMART tools within the tools during his meetings The role of regional coordinators is morphing Implementing “Operation Bed Bug” How the InsideOut: A SMART Recovery Correctional Program® aligns with the Federal Bureau of Prisons programing Consulting for the Drug and Mental Health Courts in New Hampshire Learning how to do life Discovering there is Life Beyond Addiction