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 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 discusses their addictive tendencies and how their job was a distraction from addressing personal issues, resulting in emotional stuntedness until later in life; taking ownership over one's life is key to achieving happiness and self-discovery.
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 his addiction to cigars and how he was influenced by the cigar "alpha" culture, as well as his struggles with weight loss and his family history of eating disorders.
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 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.
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.
The video game discussed in this podcast fosters a sense of community among players who take care of each other and discourage drug abuse. The game's emphasis on group behavior helps addicts looking to get clean.
The speaker shares his personal experience of dealing with the aftermath of his brother's death due to drug addiction and how it affected him mentally and emotionally. He talks about finding ways to cope with his grief and addiction by turning to God for support and guidance.
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.
A former addict DJ talks about how being part of Narcotics Anonymous helps him stay clean and the importance of not throwing away a second chance at life while staying true to his creativity in the music industry.
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 speaker shares his experience being a serious drug addict for a decade and how it affected his career. He also mentions his achievement of being part of a Woody Allen picture ensemble.
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.
The speaker discusses their addiction to catfishing, using tactics from the movie "Catfishing", but not realizing it was a movie until later.
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.
