Ode to Vices is the first in my three-part bundle—including Reality Check and Talking About Recovery—used to help explore and adjust one’s relationship to addictive habits including Alcohol and Other Drug use (AOD).

Addiction is a loaded word without one concise definition. For some it’s considered a brain disease; others see a coping behavior gone awry; many see it as a moral dilemma or lack of willpower; and others see it as a trauma response.

If you are in need of immediate help, please text “Help” to 741741 or click here to be redirected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.