In this episode of Un-Addiction, Dr. Nzinga Harrison sits down with Erin Khar, author of "Strung Out," a memoir about her heroin addiction over 15 years. Erin takes us on a journey through the genetic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors that led to her developing an opioid addiction. Erin and Nzinga talked about the war on drugs, the fentanyl crisis in the US, the connected mental health crisis in the US, inequality within the private prison industry, how to talk to your kids about drugs, the impact that privilege/mental health resources/financial resources have on addiction and recovery...and so much more. You don't want to miss this one.

Find Erin on Twitter / IG / Threads: @erinkhar

Order Erin's book, "Strung Out," her answer to her son's first inquiries about her drug use: https://www.erinkhar.com/ 

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Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ 

Find Nzinga on Threads / X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ 

Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

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If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com

In this episode of Un-Addiction, Dr. Nzinga Harrison sits down with Erin Khar, author of "Strung Out," a memoir about her heroin addiction over 15 years. Erin takes us on a journey through the genetic, environmental, and behavioral risk factors that led to her developing an opioid addiction. Erin and Nzinga talked about the war on drugs, the fentanyl crisis in the US, the connected mental health crisis in the US, inequality within the private prison industry, how to talk to your kids about drugs, the impact that privilege/mental health resources/financial resources have on addiction and recovery...and so much more. You don't want to miss this one.
Find Erin on Twitter / IG / Threads: @erinkhar
Order Erin's book, "Strung Out," her answer to her son's first inquiries about her drug use: <a href="https://www.erinkhar.com/">https://www.erinkhar.com/ </a>
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Dr. Nzinga's Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is OUT NOW! Order it here: <a href="https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/">https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ </a>
Find Nzinga on Threads / X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ </a>
Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod
If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.
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If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit <a href="http://eleanorhealth.com/">eleanorhealth.com</a>

Is addiction hereditary? Can stress or trauma cause addiction? Can I lead a fulfilling life after addiction?

In Un-Addiction, the podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison and her guests will answer these questions and more. Hear hopeful and inspiring stories from your favorite artists, authors, and change-makers as we un-learn what we think we know about addiction, undo the stigma around addiction and uncover the critical conversations necessary to take our lives back from addiction.

Dr. Nzinga Harrison is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicine, and co-founder of Eleanor Health, whose mission is to help those affected by addiction live amazing lives. 

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

Is addiction hereditary? Can stress or trauma cause addiction? Can I lead a fulfilling life after addiction?
In Un-Addiction, the podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison and her guests will answer these questions and more. Hear hopeful and inspiring stories from your favorite artists, authors, and change-makers as we un-learn what we think we know about addiction, undo the stigma around addiction and uncover the critical conversations necessary to take our lives back from addiction.
Dr. Nzinga Harrison is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicine, and co-founder of Eleanor Health, whose mission is to help those affected by addiction live amazing lives. 
Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod
If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD

Episode 8: Erin Khar, Author of "Strung Out"

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