by Duane Osterlind | Oct 12, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Medical Treatment, Medication, opioids, Recovery, Science
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,...
by Duane Osterlind | Oct 5, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Cutlure, Environment, Recovery, Stigma
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...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 17, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addictive Behaviors, Eating Disorders
The more we learn about the addicted mind, the more we uncover the deep connections between trauma, mental health disorders, and addiction. Today, we’re taking this exploration personal, guided by the experiences of Janet Whitney—a Licensed Family and Marriage...
by Duane | Jul 2, 2026 | 12-step, accountability, Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Addictive Behaviors, Depression, Emotional Well-being, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Recovery, Relationships and Addiction, Self Disclosure Plan, TAM+
Ever feel like you’re carrying a secret that’s too heavy to share? In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane and Eric Osterlind explore why sharing our authentic stories is crucial for lasting recovery. They dive into how keeping...
by Duane Osterlind | Jun 8, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Addiction Treatment, Addictive Behaviors, Alcohol Addiction, Healthcare, Recovery, Women Addiction
Welcome to the Addicted Mind Podcast. Today, we are delighted to bring you the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Adina Silvestri, EdD, LPC as she talks about her research on women seeking addiction treatment.Dr. Adina Silvestri is a licensed Professional Counselor in...
by Duane Osterlind | May 27, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Healing, Healthcare, Kratom, Medical Treatment, neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Opioid treatment centers, opioids, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Rewiring The Brain
In this episode, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai, a dual-trained internist, psychiatrist, and addiction medicine specialist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Together, they dive deep into a rising public health concern—Kratom and...
