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.
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.
A personal reflection on a family member's journey through addiction and the speaker's current reliance on medication.
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 speaker discusses his experience with addiction and the importance of dopamine routines in his daily life. He believes that some addiction can be okay and that having a routine can be helpful for managing cravings and maintaining a sense of control.
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.
This podcast episode features a comedian discussing her struggle with addiction to opiates and ambient, as well as memory loss and empty gaps in her recollection. She also talks about her process for developing new material.
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.
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.
This episode discusses the effects of addiction on the brain's dopamine receptors and insulin sensitivity, and how excessive stimulation can lead to downregulation of receptors and insulin insensitivity.
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.
Marcus Lemonis discusses his early sales talent and natural abilities, as well as the origin of his drinking problem and how he confronted and overcame his addiction.
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.
The podcast discusses the difficult conversation someone might have to have with a family member dealing with addiction and offers advice on how to support them through the recovery process.
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.
The speaker shares their personal experience with overcoming addiction and emphasizes the importance of not relying on substances to cope with life challenges in order to achieve financial success.
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.
Comedian Ryan Long joins a podcast to discuss addiction to Lucy's cigarettes and the impact it had on the podcast host's life.
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 man reflects on his addiction struggles and how it affected his relationships with family and friends.
A personal story of how someone overcame alcohol addiction after getting a clean bill of health.
