The Model Health Show Why Everything We’ve Been Told About Addiction is Wrong (And What We Can Do to Change It) - With Dr. Adi Jaffe
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Dec 17, 2025 Dr. Adi Jaffe, a clinical psychologist and addiction expert, dives into the complexities of addiction and its often hidden impacts on individuals and society. He dispels common myths, advocating against the all-or-nothing mindset related to recovery. They explore how social media can fuel addiction, the unhealthy obsession of orthorexia, and the distinction between obsessive and compulsive behavior. Jaffe emphasizes the importance of understanding the emotional triggers behind addiction and shifting identity for successful recovery.
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Addiction Is Common And Often Hidden
- Addiction is far more common and hidden than most people think, affecting at least one in five adults when behavioral addictions are included.
- You cannot reliably identify someone struggling with addiction by appearance because people hide it well.
Abstinence Isn't The Only Path
- The all-or-nothing belief that you must permanently abstain from all potentially addictive substances is misleading and unhelpful for many.
- Treating relapse as proof of permanent failure entrenches a fixed identity and blocks recovery.
When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful
- Orthorexia describes an obsession with eating healthy that causes harm through extreme restriction and nutrient loss.
- Adi Jaffe explains obsession is thinking and compulsion is doing, both present in orthorexia.