Everyday Addict Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:40:46 -0500 https://everydayaddict.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Everyday Addict yes 5b12cfc0-8d9b-540e-9ea2-6eda070aad36 Brian Ario episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Addiction, Mental health, Substance Use, Coping, Health, Wellness, Co-occurring Brian Ario https://storage.buzzsprout.com/w0mzk8dzkd42wo6apnkw8j5s20pz?.jpg Everyday Addict Brian Ario MS, LADC, Psychotherapist Reset, Restart Reset, Restart Sometimes we need to reset and restart it does not mean that we are a failure but we need to evaluate and find what works. Listen and connect I would like to hear from you everydayaddict8@gmail.com 

]]> Sometimes we need to reset and restart it does not mean that we are a failure but we need to evaluate and find what works. Listen and connect I would like to hear from you everydayaddict8@gmail.com 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-10796229 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2273 38 full false Just Some Observations Just Some Observations If you are feeling overwhelmed or just frustrated with things join me as we talk about some things that are concerning. We cover some news headlines, our loss of connection to one another, and what we can do to help those struggling. 

If you like what you hear please share. 

Reach out to me on Facebook or by email @ everydayadict8@gmail.com I would love to hear from you. 

]]> If you are feeling overwhelmed or just frustrated with things join me as we talk about some things that are concerning. We cover some news headlines, our loss of connection to one another, and what we can do to help those struggling. 

If you like what you hear please share. 

Reach out to me on Facebook or by email @ everydayadict8@gmail.com I would love to hear from you. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-10069655 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0600 1998 37 full false Burnout Burnout Life is hard and many times we lose track of what we are doing and why we are doing the things that we like. 

]]> Life is hard and many times we lose track of what we are doing and why we are doing the things that we like. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-10025190 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0600 1361 36 full false Self Efficacy Self Efficacy This week we are looking at how we deal with making things happen, reaching goals, and sustaining change and progress. In short, we are talking about self-efficacy how to define it, how to measure it, and how we can improve it.

References
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-efficacy-2795954
https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-efficacy.html
https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacy
https://nobaproject.com/modules/self-efficacy
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/26768/1/General_Self-Efficacy_Scale%20(GSE).pdf

]]> This week we are looking at how we deal with making things happen, reaching goals, and sustaining change and progress. In short, we are talking about self-efficacy how to define it, how to measure it, and how we can improve it.

References
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-efficacy-2795954
https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-efficacy.html
https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacy
https://nobaproject.com/modules/self-efficacy
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/26768/1/General_Self-Efficacy_Scale%20(GSE).pdf

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9757534 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1811 1 35 full false Self Destructive Behaviors Self Destructive Behaviors This week we talk about self destructive behaviors and dive into some. The average person engaged in about 6 self destructive behaviors and it is either by self handicapping, self limited or even procrastination. 

If you like what your hearing please share with others. 

References 
https://www.mettapsych.com/selfdefeating-behaviors-adults

https://spacioustherapy.com/eliminate-self-defeating-behaviors/

https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/applied-and-social-sciences-magazines/self-defeating-behavior

http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/self/self-defeating-behavior/

https://eudaimoniahomes.com/6-self-defeating-behaviors-to-avoid-in-recovery/

]]> This week we talk about self destructive behaviors and dive into some. The average person engaged in about 6 self destructive behaviors and it is either by self handicapping, self limited or even procrastination. 

If you like what your hearing please share with others. 

References 
https://www.mettapsych.com/selfdefeating-behaviors-adults

https://spacioustherapy.com/eliminate-self-defeating-behaviors/

https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/applied-and-social-sciences-magazines/self-defeating-behavior

http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/self/self-defeating-behavior/

https://eudaimoniahomes.com/6-self-defeating-behaviors-to-avoid-in-recovery/

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9669178 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0600 2076 1 34 full false A Case of The F-it's A Case of The F-it's Often we just get overwhelmed and decide that we have had enough and we catch a case of the F-it's. How did I get it? What do I do to overcome it? This week we cover this topic and discuss what this is and how we might be able to overcome it.
If you like what you hear please share it with others, Thank you for listening

References
https://www.lifehack.org/676835/why-giving-up-is-not-an-option-and-how-to-stay-motivated

https://exploringyourmind.com/giving-vs-knowing-quit/

https://projectlifemastery.com/dont-give-up/

  

]]> Often we just get overwhelmed and decide that we have had enough and we catch a case of the F-it's. How did I get it? What do I do to overcome it? This week we cover this topic and discuss what this is and how we might be able to overcome it.
If you like what you hear please share it with others, Thank you for listening

References
https://www.lifehack.org/676835/why-giving-up-is-not-an-option-and-how-to-stay-motivated

https://exploringyourmind.com/giving-vs-knowing-quit/

https://projectlifemastery.com/dont-give-up/

  

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9587505 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0600 1727 1 33 full false The Power of NO! The Power of NO! No can be hard to say and hard to hear but this word is actually a word that is empowering and can lead us to the opportunity to say yes to better things. 

References
https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-power-no

  

]]> No can be hard to say and hard to hear but this word is actually a word that is empowering and can lead us to the opportunity to say yes to better things. 

References
https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-power-no

  

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9545628 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600 992 1 32 full false Attitude is Everything ? Attitude is Everything ? This week we discuss attitude and how it could make or break your recovery. 

]]> This week we discuss attitude and how it could make or break your recovery. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9501070 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1951 1 31 full false How Will I Know? How Will I Know? Here is a great question "How will I know that I have freedom from addiction?"  This is what we discuss and think about today in this episode. 

If you like what you hear please share it with others. 

]]> Here is a great question "How will I know that I have freedom from addiction?"  This is what we discuss and think about today in this episode. 

If you like what you hear please share it with others. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9458879 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2089 1 30 full false Hope and Being the Agent of Change Hope and Being the Agent of Change Hope and being your own agent of change is important in recover or facing our own issues. If we are not engaged in seeking or moving to change our life or circumstances then we are where we are. NOTHING will change unless we seek to change it.

If you like what you hear please share it with others and be your own reason for HOPE. 

Reference
 https://vertavahealth.com/blog/why-hope-is-the-starting-point-for-addiction-recovery/

]]> Hope and being your own agent of change is important in recover or facing our own issues. If we are not engaged in seeking or moving to change our life or circumstances then we are where we are. NOTHING will change unless we seek to change it.

If you like what you hear please share it with others and be your own reason for HOPE. 

Reference
 https://vertavahealth.com/blog/why-hope-is-the-starting-point-for-addiction-recovery/

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9379842 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1803 1 29 full false Alcohol Realted Problems Alcohol Realted Problems Alcohol is responsible for contributing to about 2.8 million deaths a year, In this episode we talk about complications with drinking too much and what effect that this can have on your body and brain.  

If you like what you hear please share with others thank you. 
References 
https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html

https://ourworldindata.org/alcohol-consumption

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3909-alcoholism

https://sites.duke.edu/apep/module-1-gender-matters/content/content-how-is-alcohol-eliminated-from-the-body/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cirrhosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351487

https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa63/aa63.htm

]]> Alcohol is responsible for contributing to about 2.8 million deaths a year, In this episode we talk about complications with drinking too much and what effect that this can have on your body and brain.  

If you like what you hear please share with others thank you. 
References 
https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html

https://ourworldindata.org/alcohol-consumption

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/3909-alcoholism

https://sites.duke.edu/apep/module-1-gender-matters/content/content-how-is-alcohol-eliminated-from-the-body/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cirrhosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351487

https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/aa63/aa63.htm

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9337379 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2665 1 28 full true Brain Biology and Addiction Brain Biology and Addiction Today we cover brain biology and addiction, what areas of the brain are affected and what you might experience when using. This is not a college course on the brain but a explanation, to help with understanding how the brain is affected by addiction. There is HOPE for you.

 If you like what you hear please share with others. 

Thank you

]]> Today we cover brain biology and addiction, what areas of the brain are affected and what you might experience when using. This is not a college course on the brain but a explanation, to help with understanding how the brain is affected by addiction. There is HOPE for you.

 If you like what you hear please share with others. 

Thank you

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9296583 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2541 1 27 full false Relationships are like getting a Puppy Relationships are like getting a Puppy Relationships are very much like getting a puppy there are things that you need to be ready for. In initial recovery there is no hurry to rush into a relationship and if your in a relationship and new to recovery there are some things that you will need to work on, just like when you get a puppy. 

]]> Relationships are very much like getting a puppy there are things that you need to be ready for. In initial recovery there is no hurry to rush into a relationship and if your in a relationship and new to recovery there are some things that you will need to work on, just like when you get a puppy. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9232402 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1622 1 26 full false Trauma and Addiction Trauma and Addiction There are strong correlations between trauma and addiction. Often when we think about trauma we generally think about veterans or others that have witnessed or experienced horrifying things. But trauma can come from anywhere and it affects all people across the world.   

Reference Material 
https://dualdiagnosis.org/psychological-trauma-drug-addiction/

https://imprintnews.org/child-trauma-2/when-trauma-slips-into-addiction/32462

https://www.statista.com/topics/7449/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

]]> There are strong correlations between trauma and addiction. Often when we think about trauma we generally think about veterans or others that have witnessed or experienced horrifying things. But trauma can come from anywhere and it affects all people across the world.   

Reference Material 
https://dualdiagnosis.org/psychological-trauma-drug-addiction/

https://imprintnews.org/child-trauma-2/when-trauma-slips-into-addiction/32462

https://www.statista.com/topics/7449/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9175621 Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1795 1 25 full false Emotional Intellegence Emotional Intellegence Emotions can be scary at times we can be run by our emotions and this can lead to a very unstable and chaotic life.  In this episode we talk about emotional management and how to build our own emotional intelligence. 

Resources used 

  https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/7-practical-ways-improve-your-emotional-intelligence.html

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-eq.htm

]]> Emotions can be scary at times we can be run by our emotions and this can lead to a very unstable and chaotic life.  In this episode we talk about emotional management and how to build our own emotional intelligence. 

Resources used 

  https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/7-practical-ways-improve-your-emotional-intelligence.html

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-eq.htm

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9138121 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2405 1 24 full false Interview with K Interview with K This week I was joined by K who has struggled with PTSD, and affective disorders for the last 5 years. We discuss her journey in mental health management and some of the good and some of the more trying times she has had.  

]]> This week I was joined by K who has struggled with PTSD, and affective disorders for the last 5 years. We discuss her journey in mental health management and some of the good and some of the more trying times she has had.  

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9062777 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:00:00 -0500 3193 1 22 full false Cogntive Distortions Cogntive Distortions We all have had them, no shame but these unhelpful thinking habits can keep us stuck and keep us from experiencing a full life of freedom and limited to only seeing things in a negative light. 

Information was taken from the following places. 
https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-distortions

https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/

]]> We all have had them, no shame but these unhelpful thinking habits can keep us stuck and keep us from experiencing a full life of freedom and limited to only seeing things in a negative light. 

Information was taken from the following places. 
https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-distortions

https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9026837 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2650 1 21 full false Facts about Heroin Facts about Heroin In this episode we talk about heroin it's impact on the brain, body and global implications of the use of this drug.

References
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damage

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin/effects-of-heroin-on-body

https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/organized-crime/module-16/key-issues/terrorism-and-drug-trafficking.html

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damage

 

]]> In this episode we talk about heroin it's impact on the brain, body and global implications of the use of this drug.

References
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damage

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/heroin/effects-of-heroin-on-body

https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/organized-crime/module-16/key-issues/terrorism-and-drug-trafficking.html

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/heroin-treatment/brain-damage

 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-9099155 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1982 1 23 full false Fentanyl Fentanyl This week we share some information on fentanyl where does it come from how much stronger is it than heroin or other opioids and what are the ramifications of use beyond just the end user. 

Information was taken and used for the following sources.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320839#what-are-endorphin

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanyl

https://californiahighlands.com/opioids/heroin/vs-fentanyl/

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-opioid-epidemic

]]> This week we share some information on fentanyl where does it come from how much stronger is it than heroin or other opioids and what are the ramifications of use beyond just the end user. 

Information was taken and used for the following sources.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320839#what-are-endorphin

https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/fentanyl

https://californiahighlands.com/opioids/heroin/vs-fentanyl/

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-opioid-epidemic

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8988414 Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1502 1 20 full false Dealing with Setbacks Dealing with Setbacks Sometimes making mistakes are a part of the process in making progress in our lives and in recovery.  It is what we do with these setbacks is the key, did I learn or did I let the setback destroy my life.  

]]> Sometimes making mistakes are a part of the process in making progress in our lives and in recovery.  It is what we do with these setbacks is the key, did I learn or did I let the setback destroy my life.  

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8952609 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2445 1 19 full false Meth Meth  This episode we discuss Methamphetamine use, where it comes from and some of the health effects, There are long term consequences of meth use and we cover some of these.

Information was taken from the following sources 
https://fas.org/irp/agency/doj/dea/product/meth/threat.htm
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/methamphetamine/how-methamphetamine-manufactured
https://drugabuse.com/featured/the-effects-of-meth-on-your-body/
https://www.samhsa.gov/meth
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/meth-addiction/meth-capital/
https://footprintstorecovery.com/meth-addiction-treatment/

]]>  This episode we discuss Methamphetamine use, where it comes from and some of the health effects, There are long term consequences of meth use and we cover some of these.

Information was taken from the following sources 
https://fas.org/irp/agency/doj/dea/product/meth/threat.htm
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/methamphetamine/how-methamphetamine-manufactured
https://drugabuse.com/featured/the-effects-of-meth-on-your-body/
https://www.samhsa.gov/meth
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/meth-addiction/meth-capital/
https://footprintstorecovery.com/meth-addiction-treatment/

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8875225 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1573 1 18 full false Marijuana and Psychosis Marijuana and Psychosis This week we discuss links and risk factors for psychosis that are related to marijuana use.  I also review a case that I had this week about this very issue that lead to some research on this topic. 
Remember if you like what your hearing please share with others.

]]> This week we discuss links and risk factors for psychosis that are related to marijuana use.  I also review a case that I had this week about this very issue that lead to some research on this topic. 
Remember if you like what your hearing please share with others.

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8840164 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1508 1 17 full false How We Diagnose How We Diagnose Do you ever wonder how diagnosis are formulated or how a counselor might come the conclusion of what you might be diagnosed with. Well in this episode that is want we do, we look at how we formulate a diagnosis for substance use disorders. 

If you like what we are doing,  please share with others have a great 4th. 

]]> Do you ever wonder how diagnosis are formulated or how a counselor might come the conclusion of what you might be diagnosed with. Well in this episode that is want we do, we look at how we formulate a diagnosis for substance use disorders. 

If you like what we are doing,  please share with others have a great 4th. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8804509 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1886 1 16 full false Overdose Overdose Overdose is a very serious event and can be very scary to witness and can lead to life changing events and consequences. This episode we talk about what is an overdose and what you can do to better equipped to intervene. 

Information was taken from 
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/overdose
https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/resources/i-want-naloxone-training/
https://areterecovery.com/treatment/overdose-brain-damage/

]]> Overdose is a very serious event and can be very scary to witness and can lead to life changing events and consequences. This episode we talk about what is an overdose and what you can do to better equipped to intervene. 

Information was taken from 
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/overdose
https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/resources/i-want-naloxone-training/
https://areterecovery.com/treatment/overdose-brain-damage/

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8765820 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1767 1 15 full true My take on Gratitude My take on Gratitude Can you be grateful in all things ? 

Here is what I have learned about gratitude in my life. 

]]> Can you be grateful in all things ? 

Here is what I have learned about gratitude in my life. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8728040 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1812 1 14 full false Insight into Motivation Insight into Motivation What is motivation? How do we define it and what are the things that bully us into resisting the motivation to change. 

]]> What is motivation? How do we define it and what are the things that bully us into resisting the motivation to change. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8688536 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1610 1 13 full false Acute to Post Acute Withdrawal Acute to Post Acute Withdrawal If you or someone you know has decided that it is time to quit then this episode might be helpful. Today we discuss Acute and post Acute Withdrawal and what the process of treatment might look like. 

]]> If you or someone you know has decided that it is time to quit then this episode might be helpful. Today we discuss Acute and post Acute Withdrawal and what the process of treatment might look like. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8647895 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1824 1 12 full false You Might be an Enabler You Might be an Enabler This week we cover what enabling behavior might look like and how we can take an active role in stopping this behavior. 

]]> This week we cover what enabling behavior might look like and how we can take an active role in stopping this behavior. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8608375 Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2050 1 11 full false Emotional First Aid Emotional First Aid This week I am joined on the show by my wife and we discuss emotional hygiene and first aid.  It is hard sometimes to have compassion on ourselves and to understand that we are not failures and that we are persons of value and worth. 

]]> This week I am joined on the show by my wife and we discuss emotional hygiene and first aid.  It is hard sometimes to have compassion on ourselves and to understand that we are not failures and that we are persons of value and worth. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8565257 Fri, 21 May 2021 18:00:00 -0500 2062 1 10 full false Fear is a Liar Fear is a Liar Fear is a liar that robs us of the ability to take action, it is more than a stress response it can be a mind set.  

]]> Fear is a liar that robs us of the ability to take action, it is more than a stress response it can be a mind set.  

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8518413 Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1133 1 9 full false Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 2 Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 2 We continue with the 10 phases and warning signs as outline in the work by Terrance Gorski. 

]]> We continue with the 10 phases and warning signs as outline in the work by Terrance Gorski. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8480745 Fri, 07 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2338 1 8 full false Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 1 Anatomy of a Relapse Pt. 1 What causes relapse ?
We go through some of the phases and warning signs, in this first part. 

]]> What causes relapse ?
We go through some of the phases and warning signs, in this first part. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8438130 Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2170 1 7 full false Adolescents and Addiction Adolescents and Addiction Addiction is not just for adults, children and adolescents also struggle with addiction. In this episode I talk with Setareh about her work with youth that struggle with addiction and some of the factors that she has seen as an addictions counselor. 

]]> Addiction is not just for adults, children and adolescents also struggle with addiction. In this episode I talk with Setareh about her work with youth that struggle with addiction and some of the factors that she has seen as an addictions counselor. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8394390 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500 2844 1 6 full false What is Recovery? What is Recovery? Some times recovery is hard to define and it may not look like what you expect. However there is one general rule don't get bent. 

]]> Some times recovery is hard to define and it may not look like what you expect. However there is one general rule don't get bent. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8350369 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500 1850 1 5 full false Co-occurring Disorders Co-occurring Disorders Disorders like mental health and addiction often occur together. In this episode we look at the co-occurrence of mental health and addictive disorders  and how they can be interlinked. 

]]> Disorders like mental health and addiction often occur together. In this episode we look at the co-occurrence of mental health and addictive disorders  and how they can be interlinked. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8300484 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2049 1 4 full false Loss of Self Loss of Self We form our sense of identity through our interactions with family, friends and community. However, through addiction we can also lose or take on a new identity and lose who we are. Through treatment and the recovery process we can regain a sense of who we are again.   

]]> We form our sense of identity through our interactions with family, friends and community. However, through addiction we can also lose or take on a new identity and lose who we are. Through treatment and the recovery process we can regain a sense of who we are again.   

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8251229 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1513 1 3 full false The Hijacked Brain The Hijacked Brain Discussion of how the brain becomes over taken by substances and rewire our natural reward system leading into addiction. 

]]> Discussion of how the brain becomes over taken by substances and rewire our natural reward system leading into addiction. 

]]> Brian Ario Buzzsprout-8215310 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1979 1 2 full false Formation Of Addiction Formation Of Addiction Information on the formation of addiction by looking at factors that influence the formation of risks for addiction. 

]]> Information on the formation of addiction by looking at factors that influence the formation of risks for addiction. 

]]> brian Buzzsprout-8192748 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1545 1 1 full false