5 Risk Factors for Addiction (Episode 65)5 Risk Factors for Addiction (Episode 65)
Genuine Life Recovery with Jodie Stevens
5 Risk Factors for Addiction (Episode 65) In this episode we dive into five of the common risk factors for addiction: genetics, age, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), Trauma, and co-morbidity. Learn what all these risk factors mean and how they ca...
28:20•23 May 2022
Unraveling the 5 Key Risk Factors for Addiction with Jodie Stevens
“So today I had all the video equipment set up... I definitely just encourage you to share this with anybody that you know that struggles with addiction, codependency issues.”
What makes some people more susceptible to addiction than others? In this episode of 'Genuine Life Recovery', Jodie Stevens sheds light on five major risk factors that play a significant role in addiction: genetics, age, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma, and co-morbidity. Jodie breaks down each factor, explaining how they contribute to the likelihood of developing an addiction. Ever wondered why addiction runs in families or why early trauma leaves such a lasting impact?
This episode dives into those questions and more. Jodie also discusses how addiction often acts as a coping mechanism for underlying issues like anxiety and depression. But it's not all doom and gloom; she emphasizes the availability of treatments and medications that can help manage these risk factors. If you or someone you know is grappling with addiction, this episode offers valuable insights into understanding the root causes and breaking the cycle of shame.
Tune in for a compassionate, informative discussion that could make a real difference in your recovery journey.
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