Explore how the Catholic Church has supported AA, the challenges clergy face with alcoholism, and the role of modern treatments like naltrexone in recovery. Discover the intersection of faith, medicine, and addiction treatment.

Dr. Fred Rottnek joins Percy Menzies on All Things Addiction to discuss alcohol use disorder—its history, stigma, and treatment. They explore how alcohol-related deaths surged during COVID-19, why medications like Naltrexone remain underused, and how shifting from moral judgment to medical care can save lives. This episode offers hope, education, and evidence-based solutions for treating alcohol addiction with compassion and science.