S05_E03 - Addiction Recovery in Real Time - LIVE!

11/09/25The Healthy Matters PodcastS05_E03 - Addiction Recovery in Real Time - LIVE!With Special Guests:  Dr. Lauren Graber and Dr. Charlie ReznikoffAddiction can come in a lot of different forms, and although the opioid epidemic has been at the fore of the conversation, we often forget that cigarettes and alcohol continue to claim the most lives.  Truth is, 1 in 3 Americans is affected in one way or another by someone with a substance use disorder, which is to say that it's not just a problem for the individual with the condition.  But how does one get addicted in the first place?  Who's most at risk?  And what can be done to help them?Addiction is not about willpower or a moral shortcoming, it's actually a complex medical condition that can affect the brain and body, and on the next episode of our show, we'll be joined by addiction medicine specialists Dr. Lauren Graber and Dr. Charlie Reznikoff to help us detangle the matter.  Join us for an insightful conversation (in front of a live studio audience!) with two experts who have helped countless people find help and hope in recovery.Got healthcare questions or ideas for future shows?Email - [email protected] - 612-873-TALK (8255)Get a preview of upcoming shows on social media and find out more about our show at www.healthymatters.org.