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Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 2 - Archive)
Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 2 - Archive)
Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 2 - Archive)
Thursday 9th October 2025
Is addiction a habit or a disease? Join Wes and Austin as they explore this complex topic in an engaging and insightful discussion.
8 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Addiction blurs the line between habit and disease.
- Community support is crucial in making recovery more bearable.
- Stigma often oversimplifies the complexities of addiction.
- Initial substance use might be voluntary, but dependency is not.
- Understanding addiction requires examining both personal and scientific perspectives.
"Addiction is something where it seems like it's constantly barraging our ability to make healthy choices."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the age-old debate: is addiction a habit or a disease? With their engaging dialogue, they explore how our understanding of addiction shapes the way we approach recovery. The conversation blurs the lines between voluntary choices and physiological dependencies, making you question where habit ends and disease begins.
The episode delves into personal stories and scientific perspectives, offering a rich tapestry of insights. Wes and Austin discuss the role of community in recovery, highlighting how shared experiences can make the journey more bearable. They challenge the stigma surrounding addiction, arguing that while initial substance use might be a choice, the ensuing dependency often isn't. Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own views as the hosts dissect the complexities of addiction.
They ponder over whether the inability to stop using substances is a failure of willpower or an impairment of normal bodily functions. The episode doesn't shy away from the tough questions, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuanced nature of addiction. So, what do you think? Is addiction a habit or a disease? Dive into this thought-provoking discussion and see where you stand.