Recovery doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, the healthiest path is complete abstinence—stepping away from the behaviors and activities that once consumed them. For others, it’s about intentional engagement—rebuilding a healthier relationship through boundaries, mindfulness, and clarity.

In this episode of Behind The Breaks, Alyx Effron, Founder of Collectors MD, explores the two distinct lanes of recovery and how they apply to collecting, gambling, and other high-risk, dopamine-driven activities like sports betting, day trading, and fantasy sports. From the collectors who had to walk away completely, to those who stil ...