Episode 147: Addiction, Part 3

Addiction is often misunderstood, surrounded by stigma, and deeply complex. In this episode, Joseph and Paula are reflecting on their professional and personal experiences to shed light on the realities of addiction—what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can better support those affected by it.

Join us as we discuss:

• The facts about addiction and why it is not just about willpower

• The common misconceptions about addiction

• The impact addiction has on the individual and their loved ones

• Effective treatment approaches

• Some of the pathways to recovery

• How to offer support without enabling

Whether you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, or you simply want to understand it better, this episode is for you. Tune in for an open and compassionate conversation that challenges myths and encourages healing.

Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe and share—this is a conversation that could change lives!

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Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession.

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Sources used in the development of this episode include:

The Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Addiction - Self Recovery

Substance Use Statistics Sources

NIH: Global Burden of Drug use disorder

SAMHSA’s Statistics about Addiction in the USA

The Economist World Report 2024

World Health Organization Reports Over 3 million annual deaths related to addiction

Worldwide Treatment versus Need for Treatment