The speaker discusses his addictive personality, his past addiction to chewing tobacco and a current addiction to bourbon. He recognizes his fortune in that his addictions are not particularly harmful and acknowledges his responsibility to work hard for his employer.
Kim S's caregiver instincts kick in when Jamie moves in next door to her and Rick Senior, and they begin to help Jamie with his addiction struggles, while Rick Senior's son, Ricky Jr., grapples with substance use disorder and frequent convictions related to drug possession and theft, ultimately leading to a collapse in the relationship.
Lillian is not happy that Velma is addicted to pills and dislikes who she's become. Velma, whom Lillian's dating, is going through tough times according to her family.
The podcast discusses stories about sex addiction and the places it led one of the hosts. While some stories are funny, most of them are sad.
Addiction narrows one's capacity to experience pleasure. People in recovery from addiction often hold hard-won wisdom that can benefit all of us in experiencing pleasure in small and big things life offers.
A man shares his experience of being addicted to Oxycontin pills, and how his wife helped him overcome it.
The host of a television show confesses to never really getting sober despite documenting his journey to sobriety, and jokes about using the alcoholic calendar to extend opening day celebrations.
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
In this transcript, Elizabeth Gilbert talks about how creativity can be an alternative to numbing activities like sex, substance abuse, shopping, and workaholism, which she calls "the Four Horsemen of Seduction." She highlights how writing helped her find stillness, and meditation has recently enhanced spiritual growth.
In this episode, host and economist Austin Frakt talks about the behavioral science of addiction and desire, citing a study that showed people on cocaine rated their sexual desire much higher than those not on the drug. This leads to a discussion on the therapeutic implications of understanding the relationship between addiction and desire.
The speaker recounts a story of addiction and repeated arrests while driving under the influence, resulting in six months of imprisonment.
The connection between trauma and addiction is significant, and sitting with negative emotions that arise from trauma can be uncomfortable but necessary for healing. Attending 90 meetings in 90 days and approaching sobriety as an opportunity for self-discovery can also aid in the recovery process.
This podcast talks about the neurochemical systems in the brain that relate to addiction, such as dopamine, and how drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine can hijack these systems leading to addiction.
The speaker narrates a story of a friend with heroin addiction who comes over to his house for a haircut with one hand holding a beer and a straight razor in the other.
A man reflects on his addiction struggles and how it affected his relationships with family and friends.
In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our addictions and changing our mentality from "I can't stop" to "I'm choosing not to stop" in order to face the reality of the damaging effects of our actions.
The speaker discusses his experience with addiction and the importance of dopamine routines in his daily life. He believes that some addiction can be okay and that having a routine can be helpful for managing cravings and maintaining a sense of control.
The speaker shares his struggles with addiction, recounting a time when he was repeatedly arrested and spent time in jail, while still continuing to abuse substances for several months afterwards.
The speaker shares his experience being a serious drug addict for a decade and how it affected his career. He also mentions his achievement of being part of a Woody Allen picture ensemble.
The speaker shares their experience with addiction and how they had to let go of a toxic relationship to get sober through therapy. They express admiration for women entrepreneurs who have successfully turned challenges into opportunities.
This podcast episode talks about how Sporting Chance helped a person to overcome their addiction. It emphasizes the importance of finding the right therapist who can help you confront your issues and overcome them.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
A woman gets pulled into addiction and despite everything in her life that taught her decency she succumbs to it when offered drugs and sex.
The age gap between the characters in the story makes the juvenile behavior seem out of place. The protagonist struggles with realizing her partner's addiction to methamphetamine despite his productivity at his job and the subtle clues she finds, such as suspect cufflinks.
Various factors such as biological predisposition, early life trauma, epigenetics, and cross addiction can contribute to an individual's addiction risk. Dopamine fast interventions can only work effectively for those who are mildly or moderately addicted.
A group called Synanon, founded in 1958, started as rehabilitation center that tried to cure addiction by forcing members to face harsh criticism from the group and its leader, then they began using hallucinogens.
A story of overcoming addiction and finding a path to success.
The speaker argues that giving addicted individuals a margin of error and grace can go a long way in helping them overcome their struggles with drugs or gambling.
A man struggles with his alcohol addiction and seeks help by attending AA meetings after injuring himself in a drunken incident.
The speaker discusses their experience with addiction and the dangers of pain medication and also talks about the negative effects of warning children to not trust or rely on men without giving an example of a good man. They also make a joke about drinking ginger ale being cannibalism.
A recovering addict shares her experience of being in a long-term rehabilitation program, the privileges that came with it, and her struggles of wanting to break free but not wanting to leave others behind.
