We Met in Rehab. 20 Years Later… This Is the Truth.

Nov 23, 2025

In this discussion, Eric Duffner, an entrepreneur and recovery advocate with over two decades of experience battling addiction, shares his transformative journey. From the chaos of heroin use and homelessness to launching successful businesses in California, Eric reveals the raw truths about relapse and the brain's grip on addiction. He discusses the myths surrounding willpower and highlights the resilience found in the recovery community. With insights on managing mood through practical tools, Eric emphasizes the importance of surrender and consistency in the path to sobriety.

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How They Met In Rehab

Eric and Logan met at Austin Recovery during detox and the ranch, bonding over exercise and music while navigating early sobriety.
They describe meeting diverse addicts and professionals, showing addiction affects all backgrounds.

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Addiction Isn’t Just Weakness

Eric explains addiction as a malfunction in dopamine regulation and a “mental obsession” that removes willpower at relapse points.
He frames addiction as disease-like biology plus sophisticated rationalizations that defeat pure willpower.

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Prescription Triggered A Rapid Relapse

Logan relapsed shortly after rehab when his father's morphine prescription triggered rapid rationalization and use within minutes.
He uses the story to show how fast obsession and access override intentions.

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