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Relational Recovery

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  • Addiction Habit Or Disease (Part 1)

Addiction Habit Or Disease (Part 1)

Wednesday 19th April 2023

Join Wes Thompson, Austin Hill, and Matthew Des Moines as they redefine addiction, focusing on broken relationships and the brain's complex changes.
7 minutes
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Relational Recovery
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The Refuge Ministry
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Religion & Spirituality
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Redefining Addiction: A Journey Through Habits and Healing

Episode Overview

  • Redefining addiction beyond substance dependency, rooted in broken relationships
  • Uncovering the parasitic nature of addiction and its impact on human dignity and ambitions
  • Challenging traditional perceptions by presenting addiction as a disease
  • Highlighting the physiological and emotional dimensions of addiction
  • Leaving the audience eager to explore part two of the conversation
Addiction to me is the robbing of not only your human dignity, but your ambitions, and essentially your life.
Ever wondered what truly drives addiction? In this episode of 'Healing Connections', hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill, along with guest Matthew Des Moines, dive deep into the intricate web of addiction, habits, and recovery. They don't just scratch the surface; they redefine addiction as more than just a dependency on substances. Instead, they highlight how it often stems from broken relationships and a deep-seated need for connection.
This eye-opening conversation reveals the parasitic nature of addiction, showing how it feeds off our vulnerabilities and desires for human connection. Wes, Austin, and Matthew challenge the conventional views, bringing to light the physiological and emotional aspects of addiction. By presenting addiction as a disease, they explain the complex changes that occur in the brain and how these changes lead to a loss of control.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and leaves you eagerly anticipating part two of this enlightening discussion.
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