How do people fall into addictive traps? How do people break free from addictive dungeons? Exploring and philosophizing about problems and solutions to the drug overdose problem, the world of substance use disorder counseling, addiction recovery, prevention and treatment. Nothing is better than being free. A dialogue as service to build stronger, healthier communities through education for prevention of the next tragic overdose death and stolen potential. We can be come wiser and more strategic about our cultural opposition to the dangerous drug demand in our communities. Getting high makes us feel a less whole and narrower experience of consciousness. What is consciousness and why do we use chemicals to alter it? Where can I detox if I am stuck in the trap of feeding my opioid or alcohol cravings every day? Does pleasure ever return? Will I get my life back from a nightmarish relapse? Why do we cope the way that we cope? These questions and more will be discussed in the conversations of this podcast about drugs, technology, and everything in between that is shaping our personalities and brain chemistry in the 21st century. If you have an idea or a question that you'd like to hear shared and discussed - please email the pod at setyourselffreepod@gmail.com Background cover painting by Robyn Anderson Watercolors Background Music by CarlyThomas.com Photography by Jennifer Mao Jones