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.
Various factors such as biological predisposition, early life trauma, epigenetics, and cross addiction can contribute to an individual's addiction risk. Dopamine fast interventions can only work effectively for those who are mildly or moderately addicted.
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 being sent to rehab for her addiction to white wine and marijuana and how she felt superior to the other addicts there.
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 guest talks about overcoming addiction and using the lessons learnt from that to start a successful business.
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.
In this podcast, Dan Harris talks about how anger and addiction consumed him early in his journalism career while reporting in war zones, his journey through addiction, and how he found his way to meditation through panic attacks.
A man reflects on his experience of working with a group that helps individuals overcome addiction, and how it enabled him to develop his gift for manipulating people.
The speaker discusses his personal experience with prescription drug addiction and the impact it has had on his life.
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 man reflects on his journey from being incarcerated to staying clean, fighting for custody of his children, and finding a renewed sense of purpose in life, even in the face of his stepchildren's biological father passing from a drug overdose.
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.
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.
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.
