Questioning Drug Effects and the License to MisbehaveQuestioning Drug Effects and the License to Misbehave
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People have all sorts of beliefs about the powers of substances: to make them more outgoing and fun, relax them, and to pick them up when they're down. And many people will allow drunk or high people to behave in ways they would never allow someone who...
39:44•21 Sept 2018
Debunking Drug Myths: The Real Impact of Substances on Behavior
“It's mythology, it's ideas, right, and that booze is going to do this for me or to me.”
Ever wondered if drugs really have the power to change your personality or mood? In this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', hosts Mark Scheeren, Michelle Dunbar, and Steven Slate dive into the myths surrounding drug effects and the so-called 'license to misbehave'. They tackle the common beliefs that substances can make you more outgoing, relaxed, or even smarter. But are these effects real, or just societal myths?
The hosts argue that our environment and expectations play a huge role in how we react to substances. They also stress the importance of personal responsibility in recovery, challenging the idea that drugs have magical powers over our behavior. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the real impact of drugs and looking to understand addiction from a fresh perspective.
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