Matt Brown & Sam Davis
Matt Brown
Addiction: Choice or Disease?
Addiction: Choice or Disease?
Addiction: Choice or Disease?
Monday 7th July 2025
Matt Brown explores whether addiction is a choice or disease, urging families to focus on recovery over debate.
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34 minutes
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Supportive
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Hopeful
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Debate on whether addiction is a choice or disease.
- Importance of creating supportive environments for recovery.
- Understanding addiction beyond the initial choice to use substances.
- Role of personal responsibility in both viewpoints.
- Removing stigma and shame to encourage seeking help.
"The itch is on the inside. It's a mental itch. It's an emotional itch."
In the thought-provoking episode of The Party Wreckers, Matt Brown tackles the age-old debate: is addiction a choice or a disease? With a blend of humour and compassion, Matt shares his own experiences and professional insights as an addiction interventionist. He dives into the complexities of addiction, examining how it divides families and challenges perceptions. Whether you believe addiction is a choice or a disease, Matt argues that the focus should be on creating a supportive environment for recovery.
He emphasises the importance of understanding and compassion in helping loved ones move forward. Through engaging anecdotes, like comparing addiction to an irresistible itch, Matt explains the struggle of those facing addiction. He stresses that while the initial decision to use substances may be a choice, the compulsion that follows can feel overwhelming.
The episode also explores how personal responsibility plays a role in both viewpoints, highlighting that while some can stop through sheer willpower, many need treatment and support to overcome addiction. Matt encourages families to unite and find common ground, rather than getting caught up in the debate. He advocates for removing stigma and shame, which often prevent people from seeking help. With a focus on hope and optimism, Matt offers practical advice for families dealing with addiction.
If you're grappling with this issue in your family, this episode offers valuable insights and tools to foster healing and understanding.