“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection." — Johann Hari Watch the full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/cXvjJRp | TED

TEDxTalk on Addiction: Relapse prevention is a key component of addiction recovery that is covered in this talk. The speaker emphasizes the significance of having additional treatment beds accessible in order to contribute to a decrease in the number of active users, which could lessen the very frequent occurrence of overdose deaths. As the speaker puts it, "Relapse destroys support structure," highlighting the emotional toll it has on the friends and family of addicts who frequently feel forced