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Year: 2026

Men, Guitars, and an Unusual Philosophy, Part 2

Part two looks at the life story of musician Billy Strings, who overcame his substance abuse addiction.

Fishing for Addiction Treatment

Why fishing works as an addiction treatment and how it is being used to help people heal.

What Are We Doing When We Do Drugs?

Three different theories on the origins of addiction merge into one.

The Kratom Controversy

Kratom and 7-OH are natural products that can be used to treat drug addiction but can also be dangerously addictive themselves.

This Is Your Brain On Booze

Researchers find a similar source for alcoholism and obesity, which may explain why GLP-1 drugs appear to treat both diseases.

Men, Guitars, and an Unusual Philosophy

Musician Billy Strings’ addiction recovery story is one of the most affecting and memorable life histories ever recounted on Marc Maron’s show, and that is saying a lot.