An Introduction into Understandin...

An Introduction into Understanding Addictions

Taking Good Care Podcast by Dr. Andrew H.C. Wong & Dr. David St. Arnault
S1 · E32
Nov 26, 2025
47:24

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Many people experience addiction in silence, and while substances like alcohol, nicotine, and drugs are commonly recognized, they are far from the only forms addiction can take. In this episode, Dr. Andrew and Dr. Dave break down the diverse pathways that can lead someone into addictive behaviours and discuss why the journey toward recovery is often so challenging. They also explore the mental health conditions that frequently occur alongside addiction, shedding light on how interconnected and complex these struggles can be.

Keywords

Psychology
Mental health
Therapy
Self help
Science
Psychologist
Happiness
mindfulness
positive mental health
Compassion
Self-Compassion
Emotion
Feelings
Resilience
counselling
clinical psychology
emotional intelligence
healthy relationships
Behaviors
Anxiety
PTSD
pain
depression
posttraumatic growth
posttraumatic stress disorder
acceptance
growth mindset
grounding techniques
rehabilitation
Addiction
substance abuse
residential rehabilitation
community rehabilitation
harm reduction
substance dependence

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