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Episode 271: Life After Heroin – Chris Dreisbach’s Tale of Redemption and Aid 

Episode 271: Life After Heroin – Chris Dreisbach’s Tale of Redemption and Aid 

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...
Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins

Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins

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...
Episode 228: Attention Must Be Paid to Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis with Debra Gonsher Vinik

Episode 228: Attention Must Be Paid to Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis with Debra Gonsher Vinik

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...
Episode 214: The Making of Clean Slate with Jared Callahan

Episode 214: The Making of Clean Slate with Jared Callahan

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...

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