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#298: Dr. Gabor Mate - New Paradigms, Ayahuasca, and Redefining Addiction

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Definition of Addiction

Addiction is a complex psychological and physiological process that manifests in any behavior a person enjoys, finds relief in, and craves in the short term, despite suffering negative consequences in the long term and being unable to give it up. It encompasses a wide range of behaviors, not limited to substances, and is not solely a genetic or primary brain disorder, but rather a more complex phenomenon. The idea that addiction is a choice made by individuals is not accurate, and the medical definition, while closer to the truth, does not fully explain the complexity of addiction.

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