Crossroads Recovery Centre

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Crossroads Recovery Centre

  • #30 The Grant Study

#30 The Grant Study

Wednesday 12th December 2018

Explore the Grant Study's insights on addiction, happiness, and recovery in this eye-opening podcast episode.
27 minutes
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What the Grant Study Reveals About Happiness and Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Alcoholism is a leading cause of divorce.
  • Warm parental relationships can boost happiness.
  • Reinforcing behaviours can aid recovery.
  • Legalisation debates don't change addiction rates.
  • New social bonds support stable remission.
Our happiness is dependent on our warm relationships with other people.
If you've ever wondered what makes people tick, the Grant Study might just offer some answers. This episode of Crossroads Recovery Centre dives into one of the longest-running studies on human development, exploring everything from happiness to health. With a focus on alcohol and smoking as major culprits in premature death and divorce, the podcast highlights how these addictions can ruin lives.
You'll hear about how the study began at Harvard in the 1940s, tracking over 700 men from different backgrounds to understand aging and its impacts. The host sheds light on intriguing findings, like how a warm relationship with your parents can influence your work life and overall happiness. But it's not all doom and gloom. The episode offers practical advice for maintaining stable recovery, such as reinforcing behaviours that compete with addiction and seeking new sources of hope.
It's a fascinating listen that challenges common beliefs about addiction and recovery, urging you to reconsider how you view these issues. So if you're on a quest for happiness or trying to kick a habit, this episode might just be the nudge you need.
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