Quick Nick
Quick Nick
6. Highest Achiever
6. Highest Achiever
6. Highest Achiever
Friday 13th August 2021
Hear an intellect's struggle with addiction and their path to recovery in this compelling episode of 'Addicts In The Dark'.
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43 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging
Honest
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Author:
Quick Nick
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!When Intelligence Meets Addiction: A Tale of Struggle and Resilience
It has been said that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it's human connection.
Imagine being the smartest person in the room but still feeling utterly powerless against addiction. In this gripping episode of 'Addicts In The Dark', an anonymous caller shares their harrowing journey from intellectual prowess to substance dependency. Hosted by Quick Nick, this episode sheds light on how even the brightest minds can be overwhelmed by trauma and life's hostilities.
The caller opens up about the emotional turmoil that led them to seek solace in substances, revealing shocking moments like doctoring an obituary to escape trouble. They also touch on the stigma surrounding addiction and the importance of safe needle exchanges, urging society to adopt a more compassionate stance. The episode delves into the brain's reward system, explaining how the excitement and anticipation of a fix can become all-consuming.
But it's not all despair; the caller discusses their path to sobriety, highlighting the significance of human connection and perseverance. If you're looking for a raw, eye-opening account of addiction's complexities, this episode is a must-listen.