Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood abuse, domestic violence, and a suicidal crisis. If you’re struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.For so many of us, staying quiet was how we survived. When a childhood is shaped by violence, abuse, and chaos, silence becomes a kind ... Show More
Oct 12
Episode 396: Buprenorphine, Fentanyl and the Opioid Crisis: What Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Really Does with Nick Casale, PharmD
Maybe someone you love is starting treatment for opioid use disorder and their doctor mentioned buprenorphine, or a monthly shot, and you're thinking, Wait... isn't that swapping one opioid for another? Or maybe you're the one struggling, and the idea of withdrawal feels so terri ... Show More
48m 53s
Oct 5
Episode 395: How Culture Shapes the Way We See Addiction: Stigma, Willpower and Why Environment Matters with Dr. Maria Cichosz
Maybe you've watched someone you love do something that makes no sense, something that's clearly hurting them and everyone around them, and you've asked, "Why would anyone choose this?" Or maybe you've asked that question about yourself. It's such a human question. And the answer ... Show More
43m 12s
Sep 14
Episode 394: The 90-Day Benchmark: What 100,000 Patients Teach Us About Lasting Sobriety Joanna Conti
In this episode of The Addicted Mind, host Duane Osterlind is joined by Joanna Conti, founder of Conquer Addiction and the Vista Research Group. Driven by her personal journey navigating her daughter’s severe alcohol addiction, Joanna set out to solve a major gap in the addiction ... Show More
46m 26s
May 2025
Rebuilding Lives Podcast, Episode 5 From Addiction to Sobriety: The Road Forward
Whether you've personally faced addiction, supported a loved one through their struggles, or simply want to better understand the complexities of recovery, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore the emotional and practical challenges of breaking free from addiction, inc ... Show More
15m 39s
Sep 2023
Ep. 207 - Getting over your ex who struggled with addiction
<p dir="ltr">In today's episode, Breakup Coach Dorothy and her client, Delanie, talk about finally asking for help, giving herself more credit, acceptance, self-love, letting go of the pain, and getting over an ex who struggled with addiction. Join them as they discuss Delanie's ... Show More
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May 2020
Substance Abuse, Success, and Self-Realization
We speak with MIT’s Seth Mnookin, a writer and ex-addict who has been clean for 20 years, about the connection between substance abuse and underlying mental health issues, and how addiction can affect creativity and career. And we explore the hard lessons addicts can learn in rec ... Show More
50m 30s