“What Hooked Him?” The Hidden Moment That Starts the Addiction Spiral

Send us Fan MailEpisode 22: “What Hooked Him?” The Hidden Moment That Starts the Addiction SpiralWhat if the addiction didn’t start with a party, a choice, or even curiosity—but with a moment his brain responded differently than yours would have?In this raw and eye-opening episode, Jason Coombs breaks down “the hook”—the invisible turning point when substance use becomes something much more powerful and dangerous. He opens up about his own experience, the voice inside that addicts wrestle with, and why some people can walk away after using… while others get trapped instantly.Whether you’re a mother, spouse, or loved one desperate to understand what happened to him, this episode will give you a new lens. You’ll learn:What “the hook” actually is—and why it’s not about willpowerThe internal battle between the addict voice and the rational mindHow mental health issues like ADHD and anxiety make addiction more likelyWhy some people spiral faster—and how to spot the signs earlyHow empathy (not enabling) becomes the turning point for healingIf you’ve ever asked yourself, “What happened to him?”—this is your answer.Featuring tools and insights from Jason’s book Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover, and his work at Brick House Recovery.https://a.co/d/g2LT2phListen now, and share with someone who feels lost and alone in their loved one’s addiction.Support the showJoin Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked. For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.comhttps://awarriorheart.com/$100 DISCOUNT CODE for Warrior Heart = 2026Brick100To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman: https://theheartofawoman.net/$100 DISCOUNT CODE for Heart of a Woman = 2026Brick100