S1E2 Disease Concept of Addiction...

S1E2 Disease Concept of Addiction

Real Addiction Talk by James Gibbons, M.A., IADC
S1 · E2
Sep 12, 2022
43:28

Episode notes

In this episode, we break down the disease concept of addiction so that it makes better sense for all listeners. We discuss the following important factors:

  • What is a disease

  • Characteristics of a disease

  • Definition of addiction

  • How addiction compares with other diseases

  • Stages of the disease of addiction

  • Signs/Symptoms of addiction

  • Genetic and environmental factors

  • Why some people develop addiction and others do not

  • Importance of support in recovery

  • The stigma that is tied in with addiction

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Keywords

addiction
sobriety
mental health
drugs
alcohol
social media
psychology
motivation
disease
goals