

TMHS 859: Free Yourself From Addictions FOREVER – with Dr. Adi Jaffe
64 snips Jan 8, 2025
Dr. Adi Jaffe, a nationally recognized expert on mental health and addiction, shares his journey of overcoming addiction and offers profound insights from his book, Unhooked. He discusses the staggering prevalence of addiction, shedding light on both substance and behavioral issues, like social media addiction. Jaffe emphasizes the critical link between addiction and trauma, and redefines recovery as a personalized, empowering process. By exploring the role of coping strategies and relationships, he illustrates the importance of awareness and perspective for lasting change.
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Addiction's Impact
- Addiction impacts everyone, directly or indirectly.
- Over 100 million US adults struggle with addiction, including behavioral and substance addictions.
Dr. Jaffe's Story
- Dr. Adi Jaffe's addiction started with alcohol in his teens to relieve social anxiety.
- It progressed to meth, drug dealing, and a SWAT team arrest, leading to rehab and jail.
Addiction as a Syndrome
- Traditional addiction education focuses on genetics and brain chemistry, neglecting environment and trauma.
- Dr. Jaffe argues addiction is a syndrome, not a disease, with diverse underlying causes.