TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
Is It a Disease or a Cop-Out?
Is It a Disease or a Cop-Out?
Is It a Disease or a Cop-Out?
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Matt and Paige Robinson discuss the disease model of addiction, accountability, and personal choice in this engaging podcast episode.
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The disease model of addiction can be misused to avoid accountability.
- Addiction involves personal choice and agency.
- Comparing addiction to diseases like cancer can be misleading.
- Various models offer different perspectives on understanding addiction.
- Recovery is possible through making different choices.
"Addiction is complex, okay? It's partly genetic, yes. It's partly environment, yes. It's partly choice."
Matt and Paige Robinson, hosts of the podcast 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', tackle a hot-button issue in the recovery community: is addiction a disease or a convenient excuse? With their characteristic blend of humour and candidness, they dive into the complexities of the disease model of addiction. While acknowledging its scientific basis, they argue it can sometimes be misused as a shield against accountability.
This episode sheds light on how addiction is often compared to diseases like cancer, which can muddy the waters of understanding and responsibility. The Robinsons share their personal experiences and opinions, making it clear that they aren't experts but are speaking from the heart. They discuss how addiction affects not just the individual but also partners and families, often leaving them in a whirlwind of confusion and misplaced compassion.
The episode also explores various models of understanding addiction, from the disease model to psychological and behavioural perspectives, highlighting the multifaceted nature of addiction. A significant part of their discussion centres around personal choice and agency in addiction. They stress that while addiction might have elements of a disease, it also involves choices that can lead to recovery. Their message is one of hope and empowerment, urging those affected by addiction to reclaim their lives and make different choices.
If you're looking for a podcast that combines real talk with a dash of humour, this episode might just be what you need. It challenges conventional wisdom and encourages you to think critically about addiction and accountability. So, are you ready to explore a fresh perspective on a familiar topic?