Rob Calder, Elle Wadsworth and Lindsey Hines
Rob Calder, Elle Wadsworth and Lindsey Hines
What is Addiction?
What is Addiction?
What is Addiction?
Monday 3rd April 2017
Understand addiction with expert insights from 'What's the Crack'. Explore tolerance, withdrawal, smartphone addiction, and more.
38 minutes
Informative
Educational
Thought-provoking
Non-judgmental
Engaging
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Author:
Rob Calder, Elle Wadsworth and Lindsey Hines
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!What Really Defines Addiction? Insights from Experts
Addiction isn't just about the drug or the scratch cards which you've become dependent on.
Ever pondered what addiction truly means? In this episode of 'What's the Crack', hosts Rob Calder, Elle Wadsworth, and Lindsey Hines team up with Camille Goetz from the National Addiction Centre to break down the complexities of addiction. Is it a disease or a choice? This question is just the tip of the iceberg as they explore the four key elements of addiction: tolerance, withdrawal, using more than intended, and preoccupation.
These elements are intricately linked to conditioning and the brain's dopamine system, offering a scientific perspective on why addiction happens and how it can be managed. But it's not just about substances. The episode also dives into the world of smartphone addiction, explaining how those dopamine hits from social media likes can be just as compelling as drugs. How heavy does your usage need to be before it's considered an addiction? They’ve got answers.
Memory reliving techniques also come into play, shedding light on how vividly recalling and altering memories associated with drug use can help in overcoming cravings and preventing relapse. This episode is packed with valuable insights, presented in an engaging and non-judgmental way. Whether you're personally affected by addiction or just curious about its science, this episode offers a thorough understanding that's both informative and empathetic.