Addiction: The Next Step

About Addiction: The Next Step

It's time to talk openly about addiction. Drug use. Alcohol consumption. Gambling. Each has become more prevalent in recent years. Our podcast provides information and inspiration for those ready to take "the next step" in addressing the sources of addiction in their lives. Expert interviews. Survivor and hero stories. Details on services and supports available now for you or your loved one. The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports is here for you. Every Step of the Way.

Publisher

NYS OASAS

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jul 2023

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

110 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Dancing On The Edge: How One Woman Broke Through Her Gambling Addiction

2. 

   18 Aug 2026

   Tuning Out Addiction: How Music Made the Difference for a Bronx Prodigy

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Sharing Her Strength. How a Mother’s Loss is Saving Others - One Workout at a Time.

Who has been a guest on Addiction: The Next Step

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Luis Laboy
• Aquiles Mouthon
• Dr. Felecia Pullen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,257,711

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.