In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery. Dr. Ngo breaks down: Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones...
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In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery. Dr. Ngo breaks down: Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones...
Recovery Discovery | Lab: AI + Motivational Interviewing
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and Stay
30 minutes
5 months ago
Recovery Discovery | Lab: AI + Motivational Interviewing
DeAnn and Craig discuss the potential of AI in therapy, specifically in the context of motivational interviewing (MI). They recap their previous experiment with a chatbot helping a character with alcohol consumption issues. Craig suggests using AI to practice MI, which DeAnn agrees on, given her recent research. DeAnn explains MI's principles, including empathy, rolling with resistance, and addressing ambivalence. They test the AI's MI skills, with DeAnn simulating a struggle with drinking. T...
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and Stay
In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery. Dr. Ngo breaks down: Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones...
