

A Masterclass on Addiction & Recovery
34 snips Nov 25, 2021
Join esteemed guests like Anna Lemke, a Stanford psychiatry professor and addiction expert; Dan Perez, a former Details Magazine editor turned recovery advocate; and Gabor Maté, a physician and trauma specialist. They discuss the multifaceted nature of addiction, from behavioral patterns to emotional roots. Insights on coping strategies, the impact of childhood trauma, and the crucial role of community in recovery are shared. Listen in for inspiring stories of resilience and hope, illuminating pathways to healing in the darkness of addiction.
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Addiction Definition
- Addiction is the continued compulsive use of a drug or behavior despite harm.
- It doesn't discriminate and can affect anyone regardless of background.
Cartwheel to Addiction
- Dan Perez's opioid addiction started with a Vicodin prescription for a back injury.
- He quickly realized the pills provided a desired feeling, leading to a severe addiction.
Maintaining the Addiction
- Dan Perez elaborates on the lengths he went to to maintain his opioid addiction.
- He describes his meticulous process of doctor shopping and elaborate performances to obtain pills.