The physiologic changes that happen to the brain with sustained heavy drug use make it reasonable to consider addiction a brain disease. The loss of resilience and ability to restore homeostasis after prolonged drug use calls for interventions to help individuals recover from addiction.
In this conversation, addiction expert Dr. Gabor Maté sheds light on the different types of addiction such as food, social media, shopping, porn and work by emphasizing that the key to understanding the addiction is to question the pain behind it and the benefits that it provides to the person.
In this episode, host and economist Austin Frakt talks about the behavioral science of addiction and desire, citing a study that showed people on cocaine rated their sexual desire much higher than those not on the drug. This leads to a discussion on the therapeutic implications of understanding the relationship between addiction and desire.
The speaker shares his struggles with addiction, recounting a time when he was repeatedly arrested and spent time in jail, while still continuing to abuse substances for several months afterwards.
The speaker talks about being sent to rehab for her addiction to white wine and marijuana and how she felt superior to the other addicts there.
The speaker talks about his regret for not getting Ibogaine treatment for someone who struggled with addiction. He mentions that Ibogaine has been used safely for thousands of years.
Kim S's caregiver instincts kick in when Jamie moves in next door to her and Rick Senior, and they begin to help Jamie with his addiction struggles, while Rick Senior's son, Ricky Jr., grapples with substance use disorder and frequent convictions related to drug possession and theft, ultimately leading to a collapse in the relationship.
In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our addictions and changing our mentality from "I can't stop" to "I'm choosing not to stop" in order to face the reality of the damaging effects of our actions.
The experience of getting through a day while feeling hungover can lead to wine and alcohol dependence. Addiction becomes a serious issue once the substance is needed to cope with withdrawal symptoms.
The podcast discusses stories about sex addiction and the places it led one of the hosts. While some stories are funny, most of them are sad.
The speaker shares their experience with addiction to opioids and how it led to feelings of shame and mediocrity, but eventually led to a renewed determination to succeed in all areas of life, including completing an Ironman.
The speaker argues that giving addicted individuals a margin of error and grace can go a long way in helping them overcome their struggles with drugs or gambling.
Comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on the deaths of two uncles from alcoholism and the role of alcohol in her own life.
A story of overcoming addiction and finding a path to success.
This episode delves into the topic of addictions, both chemical and behavioral, and how they can be tackled by focusing on healing and resolving underlying issues that cause pain and discomfort. The speakers discuss the role of religion and personal beliefs in addiction, along with the need to recognize and address addictions instead of trying to justify or normalize them.
A group called Synanon, founded in 1958, started as rehabilitation center that tried to cure addiction by forcing members to face harsh criticism from the group and its leader, then they began using hallucinogens.
The episode discusses epigenetics, the study of how environmental factors can impact gene expression, and its role in addiction and recovery. It emphasizes the importance of researching the root causes of addiction rather than just focusing on the end result.
The speaker discusses his addictive personality and how it manifests in playing golf and winning club championships. He also talks about his experiences managing his family's restaurant business.
The connection between trauma and addiction is significant, and sitting with negative emotions that arise from trauma can be uncomfortable but necessary for healing. Attending 90 meetings in 90 days and approaching sobriety as an opportunity for self-discovery can also aid in the recovery process.
The host of a television show confesses to never really getting sober despite documenting his journey to sobriety, and jokes about using the alcoholic calendar to extend opening day celebrations.
A man struggles with his alcohol addiction and seeks help by attending AA meetings after injuring himself in a drunken incident.
A recovering addict shares her experience of being in a long-term rehabilitation program, the privileges that came with it, and her struggles of wanting to break free but not wanting to leave others behind.
The speaker shares their experience with addiction and how they had to let go of a toxic relationship to get sober through therapy. They express admiration for women entrepreneurs who have successfully turned challenges into opportunities.
A discussion on how addiction can impact an employee's work quality and how it can be difficult to manage employees with addictions, as it requires dealing with different personalities and issues that can arise.
A woman gets pulled into addiction and despite everything in her life that taught her decency she succumbs to it when offered drugs and sex.
The speaker recounts a story of addiction and repeated arrests while driving under the influence, resulting in six months of imprisonment.
Lillian is not happy that Velma is addicted to pills and dislikes who she's become. Velma, whom Lillian's dating, is going through tough times according to her family.
The age gap between the characters in the story makes the juvenile behavior seem out of place. The protagonist struggles with realizing her partner's addiction to methamphetamine despite his productivity at his job and the subtle clues she finds, such as suspect cufflinks.
A comedian shares a story about attending an AA meeting and encountering a man who was high on heroin and making inappropriate comments.
The speaker describes Elick's outfit and later mentions his suspicion of Elick's addiction to pain pills. A brief ad for Viore activewear is included in the transcript.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
