The Unknown Part of Anthony Bourdain

“Last time I saw all this, I think it’s fair to say, I was at a turning point in my life,” Anthony Bourdain says before embarking into the Borneo jungle. He was not afraid to discuss his long battle with substance use, an issue that millions of Americans struggle with. In fact, recent data shows that annual deaths from opioid misuse have surpassed deaths by car accidents, guns, or breast cancer, highlighting an astoundingly dramatic increase in nationwide substance use disorders. 1, 2 “I have been hardened by the last 10 years. I don’t know what that says about me… but, there it is.” A crooked and nostalgic smile marks Tony’s face as he looks out on the Skrang River and realizes how much life has changed since those days. From the outside, Anthony had the life of a free spirit and adventurer. Certainly, an accomplished and hardworking man dedicated to a wildly successful career. He created over a dozen critically acclaimed books, multiple award-winning TV series, and a bravely sarcastic public persona. Sadly, following his death on June 8, 2018, we learned that there were personal reasons for such an enormously talented individual to end his life. Depression is currently the leading cause of disability in the world and mental health issues impact 1 in 5 Americans, Canadians, Britons, and Australians. 3 Research shows that these figures may be understated by over 30%, especially given misreported survey data (responders often lie on health questionnaires) a...
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