Drug and Alcohol DependencyDrug and Alcohol Dependency
Blindsight
Bill Lundgren and Jonathan Price explore the nuanced differences between dependency and addiction, sharing personal stories and professional insights.
42:00•15 Sept 2023
Dependency vs. Addiction: Understanding the Fine Line with Bill Lundgren
Episode Overview
- Bill and Jonathan delve into the fuzzy definitions of dependency and addiction
- Bill shares his personal experience with addiction and recovery
- The hosts discuss the impact of addiction on individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of addressing grief and loss in a healthy way
- They highlight the treatability of addiction and dependency, encouraging listeners to seek help and support
“We're the help, perhaps, of some other people kind of encouraging us, but we need to, we have to say, well, if I'm concerned about what I'm doing, whatever it is, then I need to check it out to see whether I want to continue to do that. Yes. I don't want to have to be concerned about what I'm doing. Bottom line.”
Ever wondered where dependency ends and addiction begins? In this episode of 'Blindsight', host Bill Lundgren sits down with Jonathan Price to untangle the often-confusing distinctions between the two. They share personal stories and professional insights, making the conversation both relatable and informative. Bill opens up about his own struggles with addiction and how he found his way to recovery, providing a heartfelt perspective that many will find inspiring.
The discussion also touches on how addiction uniquely affects individuals with disabilities, highlighting the importance of addressing grief and loss in a constructive manner. With a focus on the treatability of both dependency and addiction, Bill and Jonathan encourage listeners to seek support and understand that recovery is within reach. This episode promises to shed light on these complex issues in a way that's both engaging and enlightening.
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