Episode 8: Defining An Addict: Language, Creativity, Depression, Addiction

Chris and Jeff briefly consider how we, as addicts, feel about the terms used to describe us. By others? By ourselves? Then we consider—at length!—what's up with addicts so often being plagued by depression and creativity.

Referenced in this episode

• How Language Can Undermine Addiction Recovery / Melissa Dahl, New York Magazine
• We Are Having the Wrong Conversation About Robin Williams / Richard Taite, Huffington Post
• Gifted, Talented, Addicted / Douglas Eby, Talent Development Resources
• The 27 Club / Wikipedia