RE 200: The Cure to AddictionRE 200: The Cure to Addiction
Recovery Elevator
Walter, with 2½ years since his last drink, shares his story… The Cure to Addiction… Is it possible? Are we close to a cure? No. AA was founded in 1935, and since then we still don’t know what causes it or how to treat...
56:40•17 Dec 2018
Walter's Road to Sobriety: Rethinking Addiction on Recovery Elevator
“Today, I think a lot of us are still trying to figure out where we belong, and this sense of alienation has affected some more than others. For myself, this has resulted in addiction back to the absence of addiction in pre-modern times.”
Is there really a cure for addiction? In this eye-opening episode of Recovery Elevator, Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen sit down with Walter, who has been sober for over two years. Walter, a 47-year-old real estate professional from Waco, Texas, opens up about his journey to sobriety and the insights he's gained along the way. He discusses the often-overlooked root causes of addiction, suggesting that social and environmental factors play a more significant role than we might think.
Drawing from Bruce Alexander's Rat Park experiment and Johann Hari’s thought-provoking Ted Talk, Walter argues that addiction isn't just about the substances themselves but rather a symptom of deeper issues like stress and lack of connection. Walter's story challenges traditional rehab methods and emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments and communities. Through his experience, you'll get a fresh perspective on how reducing stress and changing your surroundings can be pivotal in overcoming addiction.
Tune in to hear Walter's compelling narrative and reflect on your own relationship with alcohol. Could altering your environment and building deeper connections be the key to a better life?
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