Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
Disease or Choice ReviSit
Disease or Choice ReviSit
Disease or Choice ReviSit
Wednesday 14th June 2023
Dive into the paradox of addiction – disease or choice? Join Liam Crow as he unravels this complex topic in 'Retrieving Sanity'.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Addiction can start as a choice but evolves into a disease.
- Recovery requires making the choice for oneself.
- Seeking help is crucial to breaking the cycle of addiction.
- Addiction can alter priorities and damage relationships.
- Support from family and friends should avoid enabling.
You don't choose to become addicted – addiction chooses you.
Is addiction a disease or a choice? This episode of 'Retrieving Sanity' tackles this age-old question with host Liam Crow leading the charge. Kicking off season two, Liam dives into the complexities of addiction, pondering whether it begins as a choice and morphs into a disease. With no music to distract, the focus is sharp on the conversation. Liam introduces a paradox he calls 'the disease of choice', where initial decisions to use substances eventually surrender control to addiction itself.
It's a sobering thought – does addiction choose you or do you choose it? The episode explores how addiction rearranges priorities, leaving loved ones in the dust and bridges burnt. Liam doesn't shy away from sharing his own experiences, emphasising that seeking help is the ultimate choice to break free from the cycle. But it's not just about making that choice; it's about making it for yourself, not for anyone else.
As Liam points out, recovery isn't easy, but it's a journey worth embarking on. For those grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a candid look at the struggle between choice and disease, and how surrendering can be the first step towards reclaiming one's life. If you're pondering your own path or supporting someone on theirs, this episode might just provide the clarity and support you need.