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Ep. 230: Understanding Addiction - What It Is, Why It Happens And How To Recover

The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women

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Understanding Addiction: Risks and Recovery

This chapter examines the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to addiction, including the significant impact of genetics and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It emphasizes the need for long-term recovery strategies, comparing addiction management to chronic disease care, and highlights the essential role of community support and personal experiences in the recovery process. The discussion also addresses the importance of accurate diagnoses in medical records and how they affect self-perception in sobriety.

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