by Duane Osterlind | Aug 29, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health
Recovery from addiction doesn’t just stop there. People in recovery could still be struggling with depression. While addiction and depression are somewhat correlated, both of them should still be addressed individually. On this episode, Duane speaks with Amy Law and...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog
Growing up in a family and community where alcohol was prevalent, Henry Ward subconsciously knew he got the addictive gene. Eventually, he got stuck into this vicious cycle which caused a lot of damage to his reputation and pushed away relationships and even...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 22, 2022 | Addiction, Mental Health
The fear of abandonment is universal. The problem is – we try to medicate that feeling with whatever gives us instant gratification (drugs, alcohol, food, television, sleeping, social media, shopping, etc.) Whatever that looks like, addiction can stem from an...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog
Addiction is a chronic disease – not a moral failing. There’s always shame and guilt attached to addiction. According to Tish Marsh, advocate for mental health and addiction treatment and support, you need to be able to separate yourself from the addiction and...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 15, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction
On today’s episode, Duane speaks with ultra-runner and recovering alcoholic and addict, Henry Ward, as he shares his own story of recovery, about how alcoholism and drugs took his whole life, and finally getting into treatment. For a few years, Henry was...
