

Working with the Shame of Addiction: a Philosopher's Perspective, with Prof. Owen Flanagan Jr.
13 snips Nov 24, 2021
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Owen’s Early Drinking Struggles
- Owen Flanagan struggled with drinking from his twenties and tried to manage it by dosing himself secretly.
- He stopped drinking for seven years after family tragedies but didn't work on himself during that time.
Manic Episode Triggered Relapse
- Owen experienced a manic episode triggered by medication for a brain tumor which led to renewed heavy drinking.
- This relapse lasted 7-10 years, including hospitalizations and lost relationships before re-entering recovery.
Addiction’s Mixed Volition
- Addiction blends involuntary compulsion with diminished voluntary control rather than being purely a choice or pure compulsion.
- Recovery involves expanding control and requires support and strategies beyond just willpower.