Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1547 - One Little Pill: Addiction, Recovery, and the Choice That Changes Everything

Brian is joined by Deb Lawless Miller, author of One Little Pill: The Chase, the Crash, the Choice, for a raw, honest, and deeply human conversation about addiction and recovery. Deb was a successful corporate professional whose recreational opioid use gradually became a daily dependency — costing her career, leading to legal trouble, and bringing her to a life-or-death crossroads. In this candid discussion, they explore:• 💊 How “one little pill” quietly became full-blown addiction• 🔄 The three phases Deb describes: the chase, the crash, and the choice• 🧠 Why addiction is a brain chemistry issue — not a moral failure• ⚖️ The moment she chose recovery over jail — and the path that followed• 🤝 The role of professional help, community, and the 12-step program• 🌱 How 21 years of sobriety became her greatest source of purpose This is not a sensational story — it’s a hopeful one about honesty, accountability, and the power of choosing differently.