“If we face it like we want to make this better for everyone, then that's when we come to the solutions that are going to… focus on the big picture, which is saving people's lives.” –Dr. Joshua Gowin

Nobody wants to fall prey into addiction. However, certain factors can increase a person’s susceptibility to addictive substances. Today’s podcast sheds light on these aspects that are sometimes not emphasized. Dr. Joshua Golwin also shares his research on the brain’s physiology and how this relates to possibility of relapse. This episode also teaches us an important lesson: Don’t let stigma and general opinion stop you from finding solutions. Focus on the big picture.

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http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/

Highlights:

02:31 Looking into the Human Brain

06:38 Addiction as a Brain-Based Disease

17:50 How Much of Biological and Environmental Factors Contribute to Addiction?

22:38 The Role of Stress and Family Patterns

29:59 A Look at Brain Regions as a Determinant for Relapse

36:51 A Message of Compassion

39:50 How Recognition Can Help

42:05 How to Deal with Addiction