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Episode 22: “What Hooked Him?” The Hidden Moment That Starts the Addiction Spiral

What if the addiction didn’t start with a party, a choice, or even curiosity—but with a moment his brain responded differently than yours would have?

In this raw and eye-opening episode, Jason Coombs breaks down “the hook”—the invisible turning point when substance use becomes something much more powerful and dangerous. He opens up about his own experience, the voice inside that addicts wrestle with, and why some people can walk away after using… while others get trapped instantly.

Whether you’re a mother, spouse, or loved one desperate to understand what happened to him, this episode will give you a new lens. You’ll learn:

• What “the hook” actually is—and why it’s not about willpower
• The internal battle between the addict voice and the rational mind
• How mental health issues like ADHD and anxiety make addiction more likely
• Why some people spiral faster—and how to spot the signs early
• How empathy (not enabling) becomes the turning point for healing

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What happened to him?”—this is your answer.

Featuring tools and insights from Jason’s book Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover, and his work at Brick House Recovery.

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Listen now, and share with someone who feels lost and alone in their loved one’s addiction.

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