Urge Fix: Strategies & Support for Recovering Addicts and People Who Love Them

Today, we will discuss sports in #recovery during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Continue your journey as we continue to maintain social distancing to fight Coronovirus.  

Today, we will discuss mindset in #recovery during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Continue your journey as we continue to maintain social distancing to fight Coronovirus. 

Today, we will discuss options for those in recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue your journey as we continue to maintain social distancing to fight Coronovirus. 

We will be discussing the “Back To School Series: A Teacher’s Perspective”  for last episode of series, we have Alexis Graham, a school teacher for the last 10+ years on the Urge Fix discussing back to school and how to prepare you child.  Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge

For the next few weeks, we will be discussing the “Back To School Series: Just say No!” This episode, we have Dr. Jarret, a pediatrician, behavioral modification expert, the best-selling author of "License To Live" and "Whose Bad A** Kids are Those?" on the Urge Fix discussing Substance Abuse and How to discuss it with your child. Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge

For the next few weeks, we will be discussing the “Back To School Series” This episode, we have Dr. Leesha, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, the best-selling author of "Ditch the Mommy Guilt" and "Love Garden" on the Urge Fix discussing Childhood Mental Health Topics and returning to School.  Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge

For the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars” on the Urge Fix. Today, we have Burn Surgeon Dr. Tracee Short.  Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge

For the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars” on the Urge Fix. Today, we have Oral/Facial Surgeon Dr. Porchia James. We discuss what happens when you drink/drug and it's effect on dental hygiene.  Special Promo code to Try Dr. Shortee's Burn Butter to help soothe dry, itchy "traumatized" skin. Go to www.drshorteesbutter.com and enter the Promo Code: Urge  

For the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars” with Trauma Surgeon Dr. Nii Darko.  Dr. Cyntrell Crawford and Dr. Nii Darko discuss what happens when you drink/drug and drive and all the trauma and process associated with trauma.  For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

For the next few week, we will be discussing the “Surgeon, Scalpels & Scars”. We will 2 of our nations top surgeon to discuss what happens when you mixed drugs & alcohol and scalpels.  For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

“Hero Story Compilation"Recovery is achieveable with appropriate treatment, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. Listen in on my discussion with two of my heroes.  We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

“Hero Story: Dr. Patrick S". Physician impairment happens and most consider it a big public health concern, however Recovery is achieveable with appropriate treatment, counseling, and relapse prevention strategies. Listen in on my discussion with Dr. Patrick and his road to recovery.  We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Recovery Slogan Part 2". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Big Book: Growth & Change". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Anger & Resentment". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Forgiving Yourself". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

  Today, we will be discussing the “Forgiving Yourself". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Gun Safety & Recovery". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Hero Story: Harvey". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

  Today, we will be discussing the “Triggers & Cravings". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Urge Fix Gratitude". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today, we will be discussing the “Urge Fix Recovery Slogans Part I". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Teach A Man To Fish". We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Process of Change”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Hero Story: "People,Places and Things”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Urge Fix Recovery Plan”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today,  we will be discuss the "Living Sober". If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “People,Places and Things”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Today,  we will be discuss the “Acceptance” and “Pros and Cons of Addiction”. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

Welcome to this episode of Urge Fix. My name is Dr. Cyntrell and I am your host for our journey together today and every day you choose to listen to this show. If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction.  Please invite them to join us along this journey. Today, we will be discussing the “Decision to Quit”. We will have a daily episodes for the next 30 days. We will journey together through the 1st 30 days of sobriety. Go to www.urgefix30in30.com For both those in active addiction and those already on their journey in recovery, we are building a community to learn, grow and support each other on our recovery journey at www.urgefixcollobatory.com.

I’m Dr. Cyntrell Crawford, the doc in your pocket ready to assist you as you fix the urge  that no longer serves you as you travel through life.  On today’s episode of Urge Fix, we will discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences and risk factors associated with negative childhood experiences. We have with us, Dr. Donna Hamilton from Manifest Wellness at https://manifestexcellence.com/ “ It is easier to build strong children than repair broken men.” ~Frederick Douglas This week on Urge Fix, Listen in and explore how to: Discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) What risk factors are associated with ACEs such as disability, death, addiction Take these three steps right now: 1.Subscribe to the Urge Fix show at for your weekly dose whenever you feel the urge 2.Go to www.urgefixcollaboratory.com and join the Collaboratory. 3.Let me know about your commitment to not be “that guy” to “that girl” ever again by commenting at www.urgefixcollaboratory.com 4.Check out my book “Urge Fix Recovery Guide” at http://bit.ly/2IgkobE

I’m Dr. Cyntrell Crawford, the doc in your pocket ready to assist you as you fix the urge  that no longer serves you as you travel through life. On today’s episode of Urge Fix, we will discuss Trauma and how to have a healthy lifestyle while recovering from addiction with interview with Dr. Donna Hamilton from Manifest Wellness at https://manifestexcellence.com/ “ When starting your Recovery Journey, be patient with yourself.” -Dr. Cyntrell  This week on Urge Fix, Listen in and explore how to: Identify trauma and how it affects us in our daily lives What does it mean to be healthy How to build a healthy support system while recovering from trauma and addiction  Arm yourself with the ability to pinpoint the snag that occurs before an urge to reengage in the useless habit Take these three steps right now: 1.Subscribe to the Urge Fix show at for your weekly dose whenever you feel the urge 2.Go to www.urgefixcollaboratory.com and join the Collaboratory. 3.Let me know about your commitment to not be “that guy” to “that girl” ever again by commenting at www.urgefixcollaboratory.com 4.Check out my book “Urge Fix Recovery Guide” at http://bit.ly/2IgkobE

Dr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Harvey Norris, Social Worker, Author, Forensic Expert, Suicide Prevention Expert as he tells how alcohol affects individuals and society and gives insight on how to overcome emotional setbacks, learned behaviors. Learn what to focus on as you move from addictive behaviors to recovery. (Part 3 of 3)

Dr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Harvey Norris, Social Worker, Author, Forensic Expert, Suicide Prevention Expert as he tells how alcohol affects individuals and society and gives insight on how to overcome emotional setbacks, learned behaviors. Learn what to focus on as you move from addictive behaviors to recovery. (Part 2 of 3)

Dr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Harvey Norris, Social Worker, Author, Forensic Expert, Suicide Prevention Expert as he tells how alcohol affects individuals and society and gives insight on how to overcome emotional setbacks, learned behaviors. Learn what to focus on as you move from addictive behaviors to recovery. (Part 1 of 3)

Dr. Cyntrell Crawford interviews Dr. Jarret Patton physician, best-selling author and career-mending expert as he tells how it feels to lose your professional identity due to false accusations. Learn how to replace destructive habits, like drinking and to fill all of the “unstructured free-time” you find yourself lost in with meaningful activities. Come out of your fog and start enjoying your unmissable moments. Learn where to focus as you move from zero to hero in your own eyes.

Sometimes it is hard for an adult to admit that a habit that is drifting dangerously close to addiction is actually a problem he or she owns. Dr. Cyntrell uses Peter Pan and Wendy to demonstrate what you can do right now to grow into being the type of adult that is prepared to handle the results you desire in an ever-changing world instead of being held hostage by your own denial and ventures into escapism. “The underlying problem with escapism and procrastination is an issue with self-deception.” - Dr. Cyntrell Crawford

Sometimes it takes a war to dethrone a powerful ruler who has gone awry. Which side do you choose, dictator or collaborator? Dr. Cyntrell exposes the addiction that drives some leaders to destruction and how to choose which role you play in any power struggle.

Cyntrell Crawford MD, psychiatrist focusing on addiction recovery, is the doc in your pocket as you face your darkest urges that can lead you in a downward spiral back to addiction. Each episode offers you quick fixes to nip the urge that no longer serves you in the bud. You’ll hear success stories from former addicts, strategies from leading addiction and recovery experts and grow your abilities to handle life’s challenges as you seize your amazing substance-free life and enjoy your new vitality.