Why Intervention Podcast

In this powerful episode, Christopher Doyle and Daniel Klein explore the critical distinction between addiction and dependence. Through personal stories and professional insights, they unpack how addiction fundamentally means "can't stop" - a completely different experience from dependence.  The conversation examines nuances of pain medication use, environmental factors, and why families often struggle to recognize true addiction. Klein shares vulnerable stories from his own journey while Doyle offers clinical perspectives from his extensive experience, creating a comprehensive guide for anyone trying to understand if their loved one is experiencing addiction, dependence, a phase, or simply a bad habit. Highlights The overlooked "brake system" that 90% of substance users have – and why 10% are racing toward disaster without one Why the most dangerous phrase a parent can utter is "it's just a phase" – and the hidden warning signs most families completely miss until it's too late The bizarre Vietnam heroin phe