Does the ‘California Sober’ Approach Work? with Dr.  Jared Harp, DO

Does the ‘California Sober’ Approach Work? with Dr. Jared Harp, DO

May 27, 2026 · 16 min

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Dr. Jared Harp discusses the 'California sober' approach to addiction recovery and its implications.

Can trading one mind-altering substance for another work for addiction recovery? That’s the theory behind the “California sober” harm-reduction approach. Listen in as addiction psychiatrist Jared Harp explains why this method has gained in popularity – and why you might want to think twice about trying it. Love the show? Don’t miss a beat—sign up for our newsletter. Get must-have wellness advice, you can trust, delivered straight to your inbox!

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