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#149 — The Problem of Addiction

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Paradox of Addiction

The more you medicalize a behavior problem, the more you increase social distance on the part of others. Research shows that patients who endorse a brain, a disease model for themselves don't quite do as well. For many people, anxiety-provoking therapy will have to be in place for years before they can internalize these skills again.

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