The Center for Motivation and Change
Josh King, PsyD
Is Addiction a Learning Disorder with Maia Szalavitz
Is Addiction a Learning Disorder with Maia Szalavitz
Is Addiction a Learning Disorder with Maia Szalavitz
Thursday 3rd January 2019
Maia Szalavitz redefines addiction as a learning disorder on The Beyond Addiction Show. Learn about harm reduction and the brain's role in substance use.
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Get the buttons here!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.