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TMHS 859: Free Yourself From Addictions FOREVER – with Dr. Adi Jaffe

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Journey Through Addiction: A Personal Narrative

In this chapter, the speaker shares their unconventional path into psychology and addiction treatment, fueled by personal struggles with social anxiety and substance use. They discuss their transformation from a self-conscious teenager to a drug dealer, ultimately leading to a critical encounter with law enforcement that spurred their recovery. The chapter critiques traditional views on addiction, advocating for a more nuanced understanding that considers environmental and cultural factors, and challenges the notion of addiction as a fixed disease.

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