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Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Full Episode - Archive)
Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Full Episode - Archive)
Addiction: Habit or Disease? (Full Episode - Archive)
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Is addiction a habit or a disease? Join Wes, Austin, and Matthew Demoilen as they explore this complex topic and share powerful stories of recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Addiction: Habit or Disease? A Deep Dive with Matthew Demoilen
Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts human dignity, ambitions, and life.
- The line between habit and disease in addiction is often blurred.
- Community and accountability play crucial roles in recovery.
- Spirituality and faith can offer peace and hope.
- Stigma around addiction can hinder understanding and support.
Addiction to me is the robbing of not only your human dignity, but your ambitions, your goals, and essentially your life
Ever wondered if addiction is a habit or a disease? In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill sit down with their friend Matthew Demoilen to tackle this complex question. Matthew shares his personal journey through addiction, shedding light on how it impacts human dignity, ambitions, and life itself. The conversation dives deep into the blurred lines between habit and disease, exploring how initial voluntary choices can spiral into physiological dependencies.
Matthew's candid reflections on his struggles and the eventual turning point that led him to seek help at The Refuge offer a raw and honest look at the battle many face with addiction. Matthew's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, as he talks about the compromises addiction forces upon individuals and the stigma that surrounds it. The trio discusses the role of community and accountability in recovery, highlighting how supportive environments can make difficult choices easier to bear.
They also touch on the importance of spirituality and finding peace through faith, offering hope to those who feel trapped by their addictions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. It provides valuable insights into the nature of addiction and the transformative power of community and faith. So, if you're looking for an honest conversation that challenges common perceptions and offers a glimmer of hope, this episode is for you.