• S1E2 Disease Concept of Addiction

  • Sep 12 2022
  • Length: 43 mins
  • Podcast

S1E2 Disease Concept of Addiction

  • Summary

  • 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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