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Understanding Addiction and Trauma with Dr. Gabor Maté
00:00 - 01:58 (01:57)
In this episode, Dr. Gabor Maté discusses the relationship between past trauma and present addictions or unhealthy behaviors. He defines addiction as any behavior that brings temporary pleasure or relief, but leads to negative consequences in the long term and cannot be given up.
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The podcast delves into how past traumas can lead to unhealthy addictions or behaviors as a means of temporary relief.
00:00 - 01:58 (01:57)
Trauma, Addiction
Summary
The podcast delves into how past traumas can lead to unhealthy addictions or behaviors as a means of temporary relief. The definition of addiction is explained as any behavior where a person craves temporary pleasure or relief but experiences negative consequences and cannot give it up.