Addicts In The Dark

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]]> episodic no Quick Nick addictsinthedark@gmail.com yes full 47. Cup of Lies 47. Cup of Lies 47 3 Quick Nick This caller, a young mother caught in the haze, where love is fleeting, and trust betrays.

]]> <p>This caller, a young mother caught in the haze, where love is fleeting, and trust betrays.</p> b15e993c-4322-42d5-a42e-0fc785d40c06 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:19:26 +0000 2395 yes full 46. Doomsday Dependencies 46. Doomsday Dependencies 46 3 Quick Nick Where end times loom, addiction finds its room. This caller reveals how fear’s dark bloom can shape a life in hidden gloom.

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]]> <p>Where end times loom, addiction finds its room. This caller reveals how fear’s dark bloom can shape a life in hidden gloom.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our partner for this episode:</p><p>Explore the Alcohol-Free Shop, providing delicious alternatives to alcohol at <a href="https://www.alcoholfree.com/shop" rel="nofollow">https://www.alcoholfree.com/shop</a></p> 1702a390-21d2-4d73-8b07-e8402e6616c8 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:41:22 +0000 2155 yes full 45. In The Light Feature - Bipartisan Bottles 45. In The Light Feature - Bipartisan Bottles 45 3 Quick Nick From the halls of legislation to the depths of libation, Senator Patrick Brazeau's journey danced between power and spirits, a narrative of legislative liquor and the quest for personal salvation.

]]> <p>From the halls of legislation to the depths of libation, Senator Patrick Brazeau's journey danced between power and spirits, a narrative of legislative liquor and the quest for personal salvation.</p> f921320c-9df3-4241-80ff-9e107026528f https://addictsinthedark.com/ Wed, 22 May 2024 04:22:21 +0000 2227 yes full 44. Cryptic Compulsion 44. Cryptic Compulsion 44 3 Quick Nick This caller untangles a tale, deciphering the captivating chaos of virtual vaults and encrypted obsessions.

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]]> <p>This caller untangles a tale, deciphering the captivating chaos of virtual vaults and encrypted obsessions.</p><p>-</p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsors for this episode:</p><p>BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p><p>Melissa Armstrong Coaching- Expert help in emotional alchemy, disarming the inner critic, and finding the magic within the darkness. Go to strongarm.ca for more.</p> 16eff843-1866-48da-a372-358162d5afe2 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 05 May 2024 22:05:33 +0000 1642 yes full 43. Intoxicating Bonds 43. Intoxicating Bonds 43 3 Quick Nick In the grip of love's toxic sway, this caller sought refuge in substances each day.

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]]> <p>In the grip of love's toxic sway, this caller sought refuge in substances each day.</p><p>-</p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsors for this episode:</p><p>BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p><p>Melissa Armstrong Coaching- Expert help in emotional alchemy, disarming the inner critic, and finding the magic within the darkness. Go to strongarm.ca for more.</p> 1a662eec-d312-4a45-9e22-db28773d2524 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:25:33 +0000 1584 yes full 42. Kicking Addiction 42. Kicking Addiction 42 3 Quick Nick This caller's passion once burned bright. But as addiction's grip tightened, her spirit lost its flight. Now she strives to journey from darkness to light.

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]]> <p>This caller's passion once burned bright. But as addiction's grip tightened, her spirit lost its flight. Now she strives to journey from darkness to light.</p><p>-</p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsors for this episode:</p><p>BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p><p>Melissa Armstrong Coaching- Expert help in emotional alchemy, disarming the inner critic, and finding the magic within the darkness. Go to strongarm.ca for more.</p> 276a76cf-6c89-42c9-b223-ed84c0327f83 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:42:00 +0000 1586 yes full 41. Pour Decisions 41. Pour Decisions 41 3 Quick Nick In the alchemy of alcohol, this caller pursued a sense of strength, only to witness the essence of assurance wither within the intoxicating elixir.

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]]> <p>In the alchemy of alcohol, this caller pursued a sense of strength, only to witness the essence of assurance wither within the intoxicating elixir.</p><p>-</p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsors for this episode:</p><p>BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p><p>Melissa Armstrong Coaching- Expert help in emotional alchemy, disarming the inner critic, and finding the magic within the darkness. Go to strongarm.ca for more.</p> 83848bd1-b214-47d1-8fdf-2bbf8785079d https://addictsinthedark.net/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:21:04 +0000 1242 yes full 40. Climbing Beyond the Crank 40. Climbing Beyond the Crank 40 2 Quick Nick In his darkest hour, this caller wrestles with hope's fading power, still reaching for a future that will surely flower.

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]]> <p>In his darkest hour, this caller wrestles with hope's fading power, still reaching for a future that will surely flower.</p><p>-</p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsors for this episode:</p><p>BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p><p>Melissa Armstrong Coaching- Expert help in emotional alchemy, disarming the inner critic, and finding the magic within the darkness. Go to strongarm.ca for more.</p> da60a1ef-6873-467f-9f59-e4d88c2e8ab6 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:51:54 +0000 1421 yes full 39. The Silent Suffering of Severed Bonds 39. The Silent Suffering of Severed Bonds 39 2 Quick Nick In the wake of broken bonds, this caller reflects on the journey of repairing the rifts and restoring relationships.

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]]> <p>In the wake of broken bonds, this caller reflects on the journey of repairing the rifts and restoring relationships.</p><p>-</p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsors for this episode:</p><p>BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p><p>Melissa Armstrong Coaching- Expert help in emotional alchemy, disarming the inner critic, and finding the magic within the darkness. Go to strongarm.ca for more.</p> 88beff50-ae5e-4899-84b8-4bce4aeaf7c6 https://addictsinthedark.net/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:39:28 +0000 1593 yes full 38. Fixated on the Pixelated 38. Fixated on the Pixelated 38 2 Quick Nick This caller helps unravel the intricate allure of the digital realm and the seductive escape it offers from the ordinary.

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]]> <p>This caller helps unravel the intricate allure of the digital realm and the seductive escape it offers from the ordinary. </p><p>-</p><p>Check out our sponsor for this episode: BetterHelp</p><p>Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p> 5cdf826b-7652-48d2-ae61-be9ef5669d91 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:39:19 +0000 1705 yes full 37. Breaking the Chains 37. Breaking the Chains 37 2 Quick Nick Uncover the hidden complexities of addiction within the prison system as this caller sheds light on the challenges, vulnerabilities, and systemic issues that fuel the battle of addiction behind bars.

]]> <p>Uncover the hidden complexities of addiction within the prison system as this caller sheds light on the challenges, vulnerabilities, and systemic issues that fuel the battle of addiction behind bars.</p> 91122ffc-d834-4e29-8758-9b21c9022900 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 29 May 2023 00:49:12 +0000 1574 yes full 36. Transcending Shadows 36. Transcending Shadows 36 2 Quick Nick This caller's plight, a desperate fight, where addiction entwines, as their identity shines, seeking to reclaim what was lost in the fray, on this tumultuous journey, they find their own way.

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]]> <p>This caller's plight, a desperate fight, where addiction entwines, as their identity shines, seeking to reclaim what was lost in the fray, on this tumultuous journey, they find their own way.</p><p>Check out our sponsor for this episode: BetterHelp</p><p>Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p> 69fb2230-c946-4fdd-a5e9-3c32ddcb13b3 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 15 May 2023 02:02:50 +0000 990 yes full 35. High Stakes Habit 35. High Stakes Habit 35 2 Quick Nick This caller's innocent pastime turned into a compulsive behaviour that had significant negative impacts on his life. His story highlights how society's normalization and glamorization of certain behaviours can exacerbate an addiction.

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]]> <p>This caller's innocent pastime turned into a compulsive behaviour that had significant negative impacts on his life. His story highlights how society's normalization and glamorization of certain behaviours can exacerbate an addiction.</p><p>Check out our sponsor for this episode: BetterHelp</p><p>Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p> a9ca218c-38ad-47e2-b043-ce756e3db89e https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 01 May 2023 03:17:35 +0000 1150 yes full 34. Medication Misconduct 34. Medication Misconduct 34 2 Quick Nick The story of a nurse, whose addiction became his curse. A crime of opportunity, an easy start, until it consumed him and tore his life apart.

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]]> <p>The story of a nurse, whose addiction became his curse. A crime of opportunity, an easy start, until it consumed him and tore his life apart.</p><p>Check out our sponsor for this episode: BetterHelp</p><p>Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/quicknick</p> cc104acf-436e-4293-8cb7-e415612459aa https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:52:32 +0000 2346 yes full 33. Steeped in Spirituality 33. Steeped in Spirituality 33 2 Quick Nick Understanding the underlying motivations behind substance use is more important than simply weighing the pros and cons. This caller emphasized that when these motivations are not understood, substance use can easily turn into substance abuse.

]]> <p>Understanding the underlying motivations behind substance use is more important than simply weighing the pros and cons. This caller emphasized that when these motivations are not understood, substance use can easily turn into substance abuse.</p> 5708a3cb-d59d-4ae6-bf84-b37b70d95c0e https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:24:42 +0000 1441 yes full 32. Attention Tension 32. Attention Tension 32 2 Quick Nick Chasing status and social ties, substances can become a guide. For this caller, addiction soon arrived.

]]> <p>Chasing status and social ties, substances can become a guide. For this caller, addiction soon arrived.</p> 5d062f1b-bad4-4e68-be55-efe433844698 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 03:45:32 +0000 2420 yes full 31. Altercation Salvation 31. Altercation Salvation 31 2 Quick Nick This caller was haunted by his past, so he drowned his pain in booze. Then he became someone he didn't choose. His journey is one of struggle and pain. But also of hope, and the will to reclaim.

]]> <p>This caller was haunted by his past, so he drowned his pain in booze. Then he became someone he didn't choose. His journey is one of struggle and pain. But also of hope, and the will to reclaim.</p> 2e6270c1-4294-477a-bcc9-753d0c9ea1bd https://www.addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:50:52 +0000 2035 yes full 30. Steering Sober 30. Steering Sober 30 2 Quick Nick For this caller, riding in the fast lane was his addiction. Risk and recklessness became his affliction.

]]> <p>For this caller, riding in the fast lane was his addiction. Risk and recklessness became his affliction.</p> 46572daf-085c-4b48-9f56-2f465677f168 https://www.addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:11:47 +0000 2265 yes full 29. Transformation Trip 29. Transformation Trip 29 2 Quick Nick It's common to go from the depths of addiction to the heights of enlightenment. However, this caller found clarity in a most uncommon way, in order to transcend temptation day by day.

]]> <p>It's common to go from the depths of addiction to the heights of enlightenment. However, this caller found clarity in a most uncommon way, in order to transcend temptation day by day.</p> f1ed0073-f052-4675-b341-564fa5fb37cb https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:06:54 +0000 1496 yes full 28. Slamming Lines To Tower Lines 28. Slamming Lines To Tower Lines 28 2 Quick Nick Rebuilding relationships in recovery can be a double-edged sword, as it can also lead back to using. This caller shares their experience of the slippery slope between reconnecting with loved ones and relapsing in recovery.

]]> <p>Rebuilding relationships in recovery can be a double-edged sword, as it can also lead back to using. This caller shares their experience of the slippery slope between reconnecting with loved ones and relapsing in recovery.</p> c00c1a38-b377-4f03-a0f4-18fd180c0301 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 03:23:01 +0000 1270 yes full 27. Romance Withdrawal 27. Romance Withdrawal 27 2 Quick Nick A history of abandonment, neglect, or inconsistent nurturing can lead to addiction. For this caller, it's an addiction to adoration.

]]> <p>A history of abandonment, neglect, or inconsistent nurturing can lead to addiction. For this caller, it's an addiction to adoration.</p> 8540ca3f-2dc3-4209-8f0f-57c61ea85a05 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:54:11 +0000 1589 yes full 26. Codependent Crystal 26. Codependent Crystal 26 2 Quick Nick Co-dependency is known as a “relationship addiction,” where people often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive. This caller’s story explains how addicts are especially susceptible to these types of relationships.

]]> <p>Co-dependency is known as a “relationship addiction,” where people often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive. This caller’s story explains how addicts are especially susceptible to these types of relationships.</p> 211306e3-623c-4879-ace1-249e42e3122a https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:56:58 +0000 2148 yes full 25. Raver Danger 25. Raver Danger 25 2 Quick Nick So called ‘club drugs’ often seem like a staple or even a requirement for many ravers. This caller explains how club drugs led her from dancing to darkness.

]]> <p>So called ‘club drugs’ often seem like a staple or even a requirement for many ravers. This caller explains how club drugs led her from dancing to darkness.</p> 95e815b9-d7ab-447a-b53f-fae593b2e3b6 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:26:09 +0000 1076 yes full 24. Fear Falls Off The Wagon 24. Fear Falls Off The Wagon 24 2 Quick Nick Many people struggling with addiction want to get sober, however they fear what sobriety might entail. While some of those fears can be refuted, others are the result of the stigmas surrounding substance abuse.

]]> <p>Many people struggling with addiction want to get sober, however they fear what sobriety might entail. While some of those fears can be refuted, others are the result of the stigmas surrounding substance abuse.</p> 10d89b15-f44c-4735-aaa2-93282a6a362c https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:36:36 +0000 972 yes full 23. Nodding Off Abroad 23. Nodding Off Abroad 23 2 Quick Nick Policymakers in North America increasingly recognize that drug use should be treated as a public health issue instead of a criminal issue. This caller’s story begs the question- what about drug dealing?

]]> <p>Policymakers in North America increasingly recognize that drug use should be treated as a public health issue instead of a criminal issue. This caller’s story begs the question- what about drug dealing?</p> c1e795f1-61c2-4ebc-a92d-9c76635dea78 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:30:42 +0000 1780 yes full 22. College Incarceration 22. College Incarceration 22 2 Quick Nick Societal norms surrounding drug use and addiction continue to be informed by unfounded myths and misconceptions. This caller’s story exemplifies the harmful and unfounded belief that criminal prosecution effectively addresses a person’s addiction issue.

]]> <p>Societal norms surrounding drug use and addiction continue to be informed by unfounded myths and misconceptions. This caller’s story exemplifies the harmful and unfounded belief that criminal prosecution effectively addresses a person’s addiction issue.</p> 679c0e7e-bbd1-4ae2-83c5-0c5f468fe195 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:48:52 +0000 3309 yes full 21. Addiction At Your Fingertips 21. Addiction At Your Fingertips 21 2 Quick Nick Web-based sex is not only addictive, it’s often free—in a financial sense. However, this caller explains how an inability to unplug can profoundly cost real-life relationships.

]]> <p>Web-based sex is not only addictive, it’s often free—in a financial sense. However, this caller explains how an inability to unplug can profoundly cost real-life relationships.</p> e2a646f9-ebd9-40aa-acb1-cc7ad75f5d40 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:31:16 +0000 1733 yes full 20. Manipulation Fixation 20. Manipulation Fixation 20 1 Quick Nick Dealing with an addict’s behaviour frequently means enduring their manipulative ways. This type of abuse does not happen because the addict is inherently a bad person, but instead, it’s often because they don’t live in reality and they may perceive threats that do not exist.

]]> <p>Dealing with an addict’s behaviour frequently means enduring their manipulative ways. This type of abuse does not happen because the addict is inherently a bad person, but instead, it’s often because they don’t live in reality and they may perceive threats that do not exist.</p> 66934d5e-e35f-4f12-b9ee-6d364288eb40 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:37:18 +0000 3305 yes full 19. Obsession Session 19. Obsession Session 19 1 Quick Nick People who frequently obsess often develop addictions. These addictions are used as a coping mechanism for their obsessions. This caller's obsessions led to his indiscretions.

]]> <p>People who frequently obsess often develop addictions. These addictions are used as a coping mechanism for their obsessions. This caller's obsessions led to his indiscretions.</p> d07fd7ff-a381-45da-99c8-0086daf99625 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:54:34 +0000 1765 yes full 18. Born into Binging 18. Born into Binging 18 1 Quick Nick Despite all of the tragic losses that result from substance abuse, the most saddening by-product of substance abuse is the neglect, abuse and maltreatment of the children whose parents are addicts. Furthermore, addiction is not a spectator sport. Eventually, the whole family will get to play.

]]> <p>Despite all of the tragic losses that result from substance abuse, the most saddening by-product of substance abuse is the neglect, abuse and maltreatment of the children whose parents are addicts. Furthermore, addiction is not a spectator sport. Eventually, the whole family will get to play.</p> 49765357-0e86-4dbb-8984-ffe38d87bb4f https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 02 May 2022 00:39:21 +0000 3229 yes full 17. Russian Roulette 17. Russian Roulette 17 1 Quick Nick Today’s opioid epidemic now means that every user now plays Russian Roulette with their life. However this caller played the game in more ways than one.

]]> <p>Today’s opioid epidemic now means that every user now plays Russian Roulette with their life. However this caller played the game in more ways than one.</p> 2524a60a-d683-4e1c-b94d-b2480efc9766 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:22:55 +0000 2184 yes full 16. Point Spread Placebo 16. Point Spread Placebo 16 1 Quick Nick Like a lot of obsessions, it began innocently for this caller. However, against all odds, he was quickly rolling the dice with his life.

]]> <p>Like a lot of obsessions, it began innocently for this caller. However, against all odds, he was quickly rolling the dice with his life.</p> abb32a13-9355-472d-8de3-18bde4ab5e99 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:13:04 +0000 2122 yes full 15. Free Candy 15. Free Candy 15 1 Quick Nick Enablers are often thought of as the mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings or friends of an addict. These people sometimes allow for the addict to persist in self-destructive behaviour by protecting them from the consequences of their addiction or by making excuses for the addict. Although, this caller’s enablers have little interest in protecting their "friend".

]]> <p>Enablers are often thought of as the mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings or friends of an addict. These people sometimes allow for the addict to persist in self-destructive behaviour by protecting them from the consequences of their addiction or by making excuses for the addict. Although, this caller’s enablers have little interest in protecting their "friend".</p> 7984f846-8a6c-4062-8b85-76350167059b https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:45:39 +0000 1409 yes full 14. Bargain Binger 14. Bargain Binger 14 1 Quick Nick Addicts often prioritize short-term gratification over long-term consequences. That’s what makes it so easy to succumb to addiction. It’s even easier when your dealer accepts credit card.

]]> <p>Addicts often prioritize short-term gratification over long-term consequences. That’s what makes it so easy to succumb to addiction. It’s even easier when your dealer accepts credit card.</p> a84d376f-de15-4bd2-a801-c5caa2ef9c4f https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:54:10 +0000 1735 yes full 13. Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Soul 13. Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Soul 13 1 Quick Nick All animals eventually shed their skin. That includes us humans. We do not only shed our hair and skin cells, but we also shed an old version of ourselves. This episode's caller explains how painful, yet satisfying that process can be.

]]> <p>All animals eventually shed their skin. That includes us humans. We do not only shed our hair and skin cells, but we also shed an old version of ourselves. This episode's caller explains how painful, yet satisfying that process can be.</p> daacb22a-6621-49e4-9ac9-a6107acee921 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:48:03 +0000 1560 yes full 12. Relapse Rotation 12. Relapse Rotation 12 1 Quick Nick Like many chronic diseases, addiction does not just spring up one day. The process of developing an addiction takes place in series of stages and, like other chronic illnesses, often turns into a cycle of addiction, treatment and relapse.

]]> <p>Like many chronic diseases, addiction does not just spring up one day. The process of developing an addiction takes place in series of stages and, like other chronic illnesses, often turns into a cycle of addiction, treatment and relapse.</p> 4675dc2a-d867-4a8a-8ee8-ac1c77753958 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:40:31 +0000 2044 yes full 11. Rogue Brain 11. Rogue Brain 11 1 Quick Nick Over-thinking is a common trait amongst addicts. It can be a sign of self-absorbed behaviour that is rooted in a lack of confidence or low self-esteem. His overthinking led to his excessive drinking.

]]> <p>Over-thinking is a common trait amongst addicts. It can be a sign of self-absorbed behaviour that is rooted in a lack of confidence or low self-esteem. His overthinking led to his excessive drinking.</p> 499b740a-e59f-4060-847b-77d15c14ec24 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:40:28 +0000 2699 yes full 10. We Help People, But Not Me 10. We Help People, But Not Me 10 1 Quick Nick Addiction is often viewed as a defect of character. Society assumes that addicts possess a lack of will power or have poor judgment. It is true that addiction is a defect, however, it is not a defect of character, but a defect of the mind. This caller’s story exemplifies how society’s view of addiction can prevent someone form seeking antiquate treatment.

]]> <p>Addiction is often viewed as a defect of character. Society assumes that addicts possess a lack of will power or have poor judgment. It is true that addiction is a defect, however, it is not a defect of character, but a defect of the mind. This caller’s story exemplifies how society’s view of addiction can prevent someone form seeking antiquate treatment.</p> 0acd3310-642e-4593-8d8f-7a2421d60d9e https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:45:04 +0000 1798 yes full 9. Stimulant Equivalent 9. Stimulant Equivalent 9 1 Quick Nick Stimulants will help anyone focus better. A lot of people value that feeling, especially if they suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. But Is it possible to over-value that feeling?

]]> <p>Stimulants will help anyone focus better. A lot of people value that feeling, especially if they suffer from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. But Is it possible to over-value that feeling?</p> 2757beae-dcce-4926-8b58-d557d269c7e2 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:28:47 +0000 911 yes full 8. Medicinal Monster 8. Medicinal Monster 8 1 Quick Nick The more commonly used substances and activities can be amongst the most addictive-even when compared to some of the most harmful of habits.

]]> <p>The more commonly used substances and activities can be amongst the most addictive-even when compared to some of the most harmful of habits.</p> 442217e3-34e3-448c-b3bd-09492e3e06ea https://addictsinthedark.com/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 03:40:20 +0000 1629 yes full 7. All Eyes On You, All The Wrong Reasons 7. All Eyes On You, All The Wrong Reasons 7 1 Quick Nick People who deal with trauma often turn to substances to cope with the intense flood of emotions that they face. This caller’s traumas and subsequent addictions led her into what is considered to be one of the worlds most vulnerable lifestyles.

]]> <p>People who deal with trauma often turn to substances to cope with the intense flood of emotions that they face. This caller’s traumas and subsequent addictions led her into what is considered to be one of the worlds most vulnerable lifestyles.</p> d576b97c-b0f1-4b5f-8b25-d571b9438545 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:11:34 +0000 1659 yes full 6. Highest Achiever 6. Highest Achiever 6 1 Quick Nick Some highly intelligent people lack the emotional strength needed to handle their traumas. Not to mention, highly intelligent people can easily spot the hostilities of our world. In this episode, we discover how an intellect can end up as a slave to a substance.

]]> <p>Some highly intelligent people lack the emotional strength needed to handle their traumas. Not to mention, highly intelligent people can easily spot the hostilities of our world. In this episode, we discover how an intellect can end up as a slave to a substance.</p> 72309818-83e5-401c-a9a3-b70540f91ed8 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 03:20:52 +0000 2566 yes full 5. An Appetite for Fitting In 5. An Appetite for Fitting In 5 1 Quick Nick Perfection is unattainable for some addicts, especially when the monster is let out of it's cage 3 times a day.

]]> <p>Perfection is unattainable for some addicts, especially when the monster is let out of it's cage 3 times a day.</p> f57dd58f-38c5-4409-a7c3-6ba0075396ce https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:19:52 +0000 2072 yes full 4. Prescriptions, Progress & Peace 4. Prescriptions, Progress & Peace 4 1 Quick Nick Many substance abusers often escape into the only world in which they feel comfortable—the inner self. In this episode, the caller knows first-hand that very few people can live a healthy life with only themselves in their world.

]]> <p>Many substance abusers often escape into the only world in which they feel comfortable—the inner self. In this episode, the caller knows first-hand that very few people can live a healthy life with only themselves in their world.</p> 3fce6681-6919-41e1-a747-72512df164b7 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:50:31 +0000 2378 yes full 3. Cosmetic Killer 3. Cosmetic Killer 3 1 Quick Nick Pain is at the root of all addictions. A person needs to find the cause of the pain so that it can be treated. However, as this caller explains, sometimes the treatment can be just as harmful as the pain that it's supposed to defeat.

]]> <p>Pain is at the root of all addictions. A person needs to find the cause of the pain so that it can be treated. However, as this caller explains, sometimes the treatment can be just as harmful as the pain that it's supposed to defeat.</p> 6cc06510-93f5-4894-876c-52ba05ffb080 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:27:12 +0000 3073 yes full 2. Poison IV 2. Poison IV 2 1 Quick Nick When people talk about addiction, stereotypes are often mentioned. Many people imagine down-and-out or rock-bottom moments that we see portrayed in media. In reality, there is a very good chance that someone who struggles with addiction is a high functioning addict, much like this episode’s caller.

]]> <p>When people talk about addiction, stereotypes are often mentioned. Many people imagine down-and-out or rock-bottom moments that we see portrayed in media. In reality, there is a very good chance that someone who struggles with addiction is a high functioning addict, much like this episode’s caller.</p> 8ee2e21e-f270-465c-8515-ddb3dfc6984a https://addictsinthedark.com/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:26:52 +0000 2110 yes full 1. D.T.F — Down to F$%K up 1. D.T.F — Down to F$%K up 1 1 Quick Nick Just like a drug addict who chases a chemical induced high, this episode’s caller got high off of hormones.

]]> <p><strong>Just like a drug addict who chases a chemical induced high, this episode’s caller got high off of hormones.</strong></p> 6a3b1218-722c-493f-a0ec-a8fd35a11ba3 https://addictsinthedark.com/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:49:11 +0000 2395 yes