Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Addiction: a Disorder of Choice
Addiction: a Disorder of Choice
Addiction: a Disorder of Choice
Friday 15th March 2013
Gene Heyman, Ph.D., joins Kenneth Anderson to discuss addiction as a disorder of choice, exploring the determinants of drug use and recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Addiction and Choice: Gene Heyman's Take on Drug Use Determinants
So these kinds of commodities are actually quite modern and came about much after the kinds of psychological mechanisms that guide our behavior evolved, and that's why I think society has stepped in and provided some guidelines for how to deal to some extent with these kinds of more dangerous products.
What if addiction isn't just a brain disease but also a matter of choice? In this episode of Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS, Kenneth Anderson sits down with Gene Heyman, Ph.D., to discuss this intriguing perspective. Dr. Heyman, a lecturer at Boston College and author of 'Addiction: A Disorder of Choice', offers a fresh take on why people use drugs and what makes them decide to quit.
He dives into the global reward maximizing process and the myopic local reward maximizing principle, shedding light on how these concepts influence drug use. This conversation is not just about the science; it's about understanding the complex web of environmental, genetic, and individual factors that shape addiction. Dr. Heyman also touches on the role of society in managing addictive substances and how modern commodities guide our behavior.
If you're curious about the factors that drive addiction and recovery, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the choices behind drug use.