Chapter
The Complexities of Addiction with Dr. Gabor Maté
33:38 - 38:58 (05:20)
Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his journey from palliative care to working with addiction, defines addiction as any behavior that a person craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term, and shares personal experiences with addiction.
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Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his definition of addiction as any behavior that a person enjoys, finds relief in, and craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term and doesn't give up despite the negative consequences.
33:38 - 38:58 (05:20)
Addiction
Summary
Dr. Gabor Maté discusses his definition of addiction as any behavior that a person enjoys, finds relief in, and craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term and doesn't give up despite the negative consequences. He also shares his non-traditional approach to medicine and how it led him to a career working with addicted populations.