Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen
40. Is Addiction A Disease?
40. Is Addiction A Disease?
40. Is Addiction A Disease?
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Tommy Rosen questions the disease model of addiction and promotes holistic recovery methods in this episode of 'In The Circle'.
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Episode Overview
- Challenges the societal interpretation of addiction and its treatment approaches
- Navigates through the societal reliance on pharmacological treatments and insurance company influence
- Sheds light on the struggles faced by individuals seeking recovery without medication
- Urges listeners to explore a holistic approach to healing and overcoming addiction
We've trained ourselves into addiction and we can train ourselves out. The method that we work on in Recovery 2.0 is working with yoga, meditation, breath work, physical training and athletics, immersion in nature, diet overhaul, and a lot of connection, joy, and love between people. This, to me, is the recipe for an extraordinary life beyond addiction.
Is addiction truly a disease, or is there more to the story? In this episode of 'In The Circle', Tommy Rosen dives into this hotly debated topic, shedding light on how society's interpretation of addiction shapes treatment approaches. Are we simply treating symptoms, or are we addressing the root causes? Tommy unpacks the motivations behind labeling addiction as a disease and examines the consequences of this viewpoint, particularly the reliance on medication-assisted treatments.
While these medications can provide short-term relief, their long-term use may lead to new dependencies and hinder emotional and mental recovery. Tommy passionately argues for a holistic approach to recovery, emphasizing the transformative power of abstinence-based methods, 12-step programs, yoga, meditation, and breathwork. He encourages listeners to question the traditional disease model and consider a more comprehensive path to healing that encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
This episode offers a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery, inviting you to explore new ways of understanding and overcoming addiction.