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.
The speaker promotes Lucy Calm nicotine products and provides a promo code for listeners to purchase the items.
The podcast discusses the difficult conversation someone might have to have with a family member dealing with addiction and offers advice on how to support them through the recovery process.
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 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 experience of getting through a day while feeling hungover can lead to wine and alcohol dependence. Addiction becomes a serious issue once the substance is needed to cope with withdrawal symptoms.
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 describes Elick's outfit and later mentions his suspicion of Elick's addiction to pain pills. A brief ad for Viore activewear is included in the transcript.
The decrease in life expectancy in the USA is due to access to unhealthy foods leading to addiction. The difference between a narcissist and someone who believes they are unworthy is explored.
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 talks about his addiction to cigars and how he was influenced by the cigar "alpha" culture, as well as his struggles with weight loss and his family history of eating disorders.
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.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
The speaker suggests acknowledging both the numbing effects and potential pitfalls of addictive behaviors. Over time, giving strength to a healthier perspective can lead to more power and wellbeing.
The importance of understanding addiction and recovery is highlighted through an interview. It is emphasized that addicts' behaviors are not a referendum on their moral character and that compassion is needed for those suffering.
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 pleasure-pain balance greatly depends on the baseline level of dopamine and the readily releasable pool of dopamine, and huge increases in dopamine can lead to addiction. Even for non-addicted individuals, a peak in dopamine can cause a substantial drop below baseline, which affects motivation to pursue other activities, but there are ways to keep the baseline at a healthy level.
A man reflects on his experience of working with a group that helps individuals overcome addiction, and how it enabled him to develop his gift for manipulating people.
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.
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 shares his personal experience of dealing with the aftermath of his brother's death due to drug addiction and how it affected him mentally and emotionally. He talks about finding ways to cope with his grief and addiction by turning to God for support and guidance.
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.