34: Addiction Impacts the Brain (of Families Too) with JW. Wilson34: Addiction Impacts the Brain (of Families Too) with JW. Wilson
Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery
“Don't worry about trying to get the whole family to do it. You just start.” -JW. Wilson Living in an ever-so-busy world keeps our toes tied up in our mundane activities. So getting the whole family to support the healing process can...
47:51•27 Mar 2019
Brain on Addiction: Insights from JW. Wilson
“The brain grew out of the body, and so the body is very integrated...we want to have someone enter in the family, to enter a process of transformation that has an effect on their neurobiology.”
Ever wondered how addiction rewires the brain? JW. Wilson, Executive Director of the Advanced Learning Institute in Boulder, Colorado, joins Jeff Jones to break down the science behind addiction and its ripple effects on families. Wilson grew up in a household where addiction was a constant presence, giving him a deeply personal understanding of its impacts. He now dedicates his life to researching the neurobiology of addiction and gene expression.
In this episode, Wilson shares how family support and environmental factors play crucial roles in recovery. He emphasizes that transformation starts with individual initiative, offering practical advice for families feeling overwhelmed by the recovery process. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how addiction affects the brain and learn actionable steps to support loved ones on their journey to recovery.
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