Susan Baldrige and Zerubabbel Asfaw
Susan.baldrige@lanchc.org (Sam Quinones, Mike Furst, Erica Coulter M.D, Jayce Artman, Erica Artman, Brandon Artman, Amy Artman, Susan Baldrige and Zerubabbel Asfaw, Der Spiegel)
Love More I
Love More I
Love More I
Wednesday 9th October 2019
Follow Brandon Artman's journey from high school athlete to opioid addict. Explore the realities of addiction and treatment with 'Jonesing'.
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23 minutes
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Encouraging
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Author:
Susan Baldrige and Zerubabbel Asfaw
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!From Gridiron Glory to Addiction: Brandon Artman's Story
High school sports have become a common gateway to addiction.
Imagine being a high school athlete, thriving on the field, only to have your life spiral into addiction after a sports injury. That's the reality for Brandon Artman, whose journey from football star to opioid addict is laid bare in this episode of 'Jonesing'. Hosted by Susan Baldrige and Zerubabbel Asfaw, the episode dives deep into Brandon's battle with addiction, offering a raw and heartfelt look at how one injury can change everything.
Through candid interviews with Brandon, his wife Erica, and his parents, listeners get a front-row seat to the struggles faced by families trying to support a loved one through addiction. The episode doesn't shy away from the hard truths about prescription painkillers and their role in addiction. It also tackles the misconceptions surrounding treatments like methadone and suboxone. Dr.
Erica Coulter, who runs a suboxone clinic, shares her insights on the challenges of medically-assisted treatment and the complexities of determining who will benefit from it. 'Love More I' is not just about Brandon's story; it's about the broader issues of addiction in high school sports and the urgent need for more effective treatment options. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by opioid addiction or seeking to understand its far-reaching impact.