by Duane Osterlind | Feb 3, 2026 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Film, Profit, Recovery, Relapse
In this powerful episode, Duane sits down with filmmaker Benjamin Flaherty to discuss his hard-hitting documentary, Shuffle. The film pulls back the curtain on the “Florida Shuffle”—a predatory cycle in the billion-dollar addiction treatment industry where...
by Duane Osterlind | Feb 12, 2024 | Addiction, Film, opioids, Sober Living
Discover resilience and hope as Chris Dreisbach takes us on his harrowing yet uplifting journey from heroin addiction to recovery and entrepreneurial triumph. His narrative illuminates the power of a compassionate justice system and the profound influence it had on...
by Duane Osterlind | May 11, 2023 | Addiction, Film
Movies, as much as they’re entertaining, can also play a major role in addiction recovery. Films and movies tell us a lot about our humanity, and stories in films always follow a very familiar pattern – they’re all about transformation, a relatable theme...
by Duane Osterlind | Apr 10, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Film, Women Addiction
Debra Gonsher Vinik made the decision to make a documentary about the opioid crisis about four years ago, in the face of what little she knew was going to be an increasing horror show in terms of the number of deaths caused by opioid use. She also wanted to highlight...
by Duane Osterlind | Jan 2, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Groups, Addiction Treatment, Film
A lot of us resonate with movies because we get to learn about the world through them. Making movies is hard enough. Now, imagine a documentary of someone making a movie during their rehab journey. On today’s episode, Duane speaks with Jared Callahan about his new...
