Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones
34: Addiction Impacts the Brain (of Families Too) with JW. Wilson
34: Addiction Impacts the Brain (of Families Too) with JW. Wilson
34: Addiction Impacts the Brain (of Families Too) with JW. Wilson
Wednesday 27th March 2019
JW. Wilson discusses the neurobiology of addiction and the importance of family support in recovery on Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!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.