Unchained: Rewriting a Legacy Beyond Addiction
Update: 2025-12-09
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Generational addiction isn’t just a theory - it’s a reality in homes across America. But what does it take to truly break the cycle?
In this deeply personal episode of The Opioid Matrix, Michael Brown sits down with Chris Schultz, a father, a recovering addict, and a man who began using and trafficking drugs before his 15th birthday.
Chris shares how addiction took root in his family, what it cost him as a young man, and how years of therapy, faith, and community support helped him rebuild his life. Today, he runs an electrical contracting company that hires and mentors people in recovery - offering not just employment, but purpose.
Together, they explore:
Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.
In this deeply personal episode of The Opioid Matrix, Michael Brown sits down with Chris Schultz, a father, a recovering addict, and a man who began using and trafficking drugs before his 15th birthday.
Chris shares how addiction took root in his family, what it cost him as a young man, and how years of therapy, faith, and community support helped him rebuild his life. Today, he runs an electrical contracting company that hires and mentors people in recovery - offering not just employment, but purpose.
Together, they explore:
- Why trauma in childhood leaves lasting scars
- How 30-day programs often fall short for long-term healing
- What accountability, structure, and second chances really look like
- Why trades and job skills may be the missing link in recovery
Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.
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