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Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 4 - Archive)
Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 4 - Archive)
Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Episode 4 - Archive)
Monday 13th October 2025
Explore Matthew's unique path to recovery and his insights on addiction as a habit or disease.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction can be influenced by both genetics and environment.
- Personal discontentment can lead to substance misuse.
- Support systems are crucial for recovery.
- Family dynamics play a significant role in addiction.
- Understanding the psychological impact of childhood events is important.
"I loved who I was... but then fast forward to when I was 25... I wasn't happy with who I was."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of Relational Recovery, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill engage in a heartfelt discussion with Matthew, who shares his unique path to recovery. Matthew's story isn't your typical tale of addiction. He reflects on his upbringing in a loving yet dysfunctional family, where he was hailed as a 'miracle baby' after saving his brother's life through a bone marrow transplant.
This early life event shaped his identity and desire to help others, which later influenced his struggles with addiction. Matthew talks candidly about his experiences with prescription drugs, initially introduced to him through medical necessity, and how they became a crutch during a period of discontentment in his mid-20s. His narrative challenges the conventional view of addiction as purely genetic, suggesting instead that environmental factors and personal discontent can play significant roles.
Throughout the conversation, Matthew provides insights into the complex interplay between nature and nurture, and how societal expectations can influence one's self-worth and life choices. The episode offers a compassionate look at the realities of addiction, breaking down stigmas and highlighting the importance of support systems. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of addiction and recovery. It reminds us that recovery is possible, even from the most unexpected beginnings.
Are you ready to explore the power of personal stories in the journey to sobriety?