# Understanding addiction and recovery

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Podcast: [MPR News with Angela Davis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mpr-news-with-angela-davis-239489)
Published: 2026-04-15T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/04/15/understanding-addiction-and-recovery
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## Resource

Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Stress, fear, instability and isolation can shape how people cope and recover. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how some people living with substance use disorders support others in recovery. Guests: Caddy Frink is the director of programs for Minnesota Recovery Connection , a nonprofit that works to increase access to the support, care and resources needed to achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Edward Hovelman is a peer recovery specialist and the director of bilingual programs at the Minnesota Recovery Connection. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org . To learn how to get support for mental health, drug or alcohol issues, visit FindSupport.gov . To find a treatment facility or provider go to FindTreatment.gov or call 800-662-HELP (4357) .

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