In this episode of Crosstalk Podcast, we welcome Eric Weber—also known as Bow Tie—a leading addiction counselor with 25 years of experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and behavioral disorders. From working in correctional facilities to treating patients at Karen Treatment Centers, Eric has seen addiction from every angle. Today, he reveals the hard truths about addiction, relapse, and what actually works in recovery.

Eric shares his personal and professional journey, starting as a counselor in a prison system, where he saw the devastating cycle of addiction, crime, and recidivism. He later transitioned to working in mental health and addiction treatment, gaining deep insight into what drives addiction, why people relapse, and how recovery can truly happen. He discusses the compounded shame of relapse, the role of community in recovery, and why some people struggle to stay sober even after treatment.

In this conversation, Eric also explores the science behind addiction, explaining how dopamine dysregulation fuels compulsions and why modern vices like gambling, cannabis, and technology are rapidly becoming new addiction epidemics. He provides practical, no-BS advice for those in recovery, those considering treatment, and family members who are struggling to understand addiction.

Whether you’re battling addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand the psychology of compulsive behaviors, this episode is packed with powerful insights that can change lives. Tune in to learn why addiction isn’t just about substances, why some people relapse, and the single biggest factor that predicts long-term recovery.

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