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Pat Hartman

The Most Gangster Thing, Update

We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.

The Most Gangster Thing

According to many people who know whereof they speak, the coolest, hippest, toughest, most unyielding, committed and brave thing a person can do is achieve and maintain sobriety.

Addiction Sells

A TLC series called “My Strange Addiction” (2010-2015) inspired shock and awe among TV audiences, but has since been exposed as fabricated.

More About the Unwanted Inheritance

The latest research confirms that epigenetic changes are involved in substance use disorders. It would not be surprising to find them accountable for most of what we characterize as addiction.

The Unwanted Inheritance — Epigenetics and Addiction

This does not necessarily imply that genes are affected, bhe proclivity for addictive substances can be passed on from parent to child.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

When impulsivity crosses over into genuine inadequately-considered risk-taking, it may be a good time to hit the brakes — and sometimes we can’t.