What is Addiction?What is Addiction?
Healing Families Shattered by Addiction
Addiction is a complicated disease that many don’t often understand. In layman's terms, addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life...
30:36•22 Nov 2022
Decoding Addiction: Medical and Behavioral Insights for Families
“Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life experiences.”
Ever wondered what really drives addiction? This episode of 'Mending Hearts' with Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson breaks it all down. They tackle the intricate web of factors that make addiction such a challenging issue to understand and manage. From the brain's circuitry to genetic influences and environmental triggers, you'll get a clear picture of how these elements interplay to form a chronic medical condition. But it doesn't stop there. Di and Dr.
Jackson also delve into the emotional and behavioral impacts on families, offering practical advice for coping with the chaos and fear that often accompany a loved one's addiction. Whether you're seeking to understand addiction better or looking for ways to support a family member, this episode provides a treasure trove of insights and actionable strategies. Tune in to learn how to navigate this tough terrain with empathy and expertise.
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