The hallmark of addiction is that it changes your brain chemistry. It actually affects that part of your brain that's responsible for judgment.
Prescription drugs and heroin act in very similar ways on the brain. And, unfortunately, heroin, because of its widespread availability is a lot chea… - Michael Botticelli
Prescription drugs and heroin act in very similar ways on the brain. And, unfortunately, heroin, because of its widespread availability is a lot chea…
- Michael Botticelli
Blunt force didn't knock out the drug epidemic. 21 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. And half of all federal inmates are in for dru… - Michael Botticelli
Blunt force didn't knock out the drug epidemic. 21 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. And half of all federal inmates are in for dru…
I would say that I probably had an unhealthy love affair with drinking. I grew up as this kind of insecure kid, you know, kind of making my way. And … - Michael Botticelli
I would say that I probably had an unhealthy love affair with drinking. I grew up as this kind of insecure kid, you know, kind of making my way. And …
Addiction is a brain disease. This is not a moral failing. This is not about bad people who are choosing to continue to use drugs because they lack w… - Michael Botticelli
Addiction is a brain disease. This is not a moral failing. This is not about bad people who are choosing to continue to use drugs because they lack w…
We can't arrest and incarcerate addiction out of people. Not only do I think it's really inhumane, but it's ineffective and it cost us billions upon … - Michael Botticelli
We can't arrest and incarcerate addiction out of people. Not only do I think it's really inhumane, but it's ineffective and it cost us billions upon …
People drink and do drugs for a reason. Cause it makes them feel good - until it doesn't anymore. - Michael Botticelli
People drink and do drugs for a reason. Cause it makes them feel good - until it doesn't anymore.
One of the drivers of heroin has been the misuse of pain medication. If we're gonna deal with heroin and heroin use in the United States, we really h… - Michael Botticelli
One of the drivers of heroin has been the misuse of pain medication. If we're gonna deal with heroin and heroin use in the United States, we really h…
I'm one of 23 million Americans in recovery who have gone on to live productive lives. - Michael Botticelli
I'm one of 23 million Americans in recovery who have gone on to live productive lives.
Addiction is such an isolating incident in your life. You feel alone. And when you admit, when you come into a fellowship and people just surround yo… - Michael Botticelli
Addiction is such an isolating incident in your life. You feel alone. And when you admit, when you come into a fellowship and people just surround yo…
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