Is Addiction a Learning Disorder with Maia SzalavitzIs Addiction a Learning Disorder with Maia Szalavitz
The Beyond Addiction Show
There are many ways that people think about substance use disorders. Maia Szalavitz, author, speaker, and journalist who focuses on the treatment of substance use,
55:09•3 Jan 2019
Addiction as a Learning Disorder? Maia Szalavitz Shares Her Insight
“The fundamental wiring of addiction is a brain change and it's a kind of learning, and so you might call it pathological learning, because it's so deeply embedded.”
Imagine if addiction wasn't about moral failings or lack of willpower, but instead, a learning disorder. In this episode of 'The Beyond Addiction Show', Dr. Josh King sits down with Maia Szalavitz, an author, speaker, and journalist, to unpack this thought-provoking idea. Szalavitz, known for her deep dive into the treatment of substance use, brings a fresh perspective that challenges traditional views on addiction.
She shares her personal journey with substance use and the research that led her to see addiction as a kind of pathological learning. This isn't just about theory; Szalavitz and King discuss practical approaches like harm reduction and mindfulness, offering tangible coping strategies for those in recovery. They also touch on the broader implications of viewing addiction as a disease and the urgent need for international prohibition reform.
If you're looking to understand addiction beyond the surface level and explore evidence-based treatments, this episode is a must-listen.
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