The Freedom Model
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Addiction and Mental Illness: A Profitable Connection
Addiction and Mental Illness: A Profitable Connection
Addiction and Mental Illness: A Profitable Connection
Thursday 27th March 2025
Explore the controversial link between addiction and mental illness in this episode, challenging conventional wisdom with fresh perspectives.
42 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The connection between addiction and mental illness is not supported by data.
- Trauma does not inevitably lead to addiction.
- The treatment and mental health industries profit from over-diagnosis and over-medication.
- Questioning expert opinions can lead to more effective personal recovery strategies.
- Taking control of your own happiness is crucial for overcoming addiction.
Your happiness is your responsibility—let go of control and find freedom from frustration, disappointment, and resentment
In this eye-opening episode of The Addiction Solution Podcast, Michelle Dunbar and Mark Sheeran tackle the controversial connection between addiction and mental illness. They argue that the widely accepted link between the two is not supported by data and challenge the conventional wisdom that trauma inevitably leads to addiction. You'll hear their candid thoughts on popular figures like Gabor Maté, who they believe oversimplify the relationship between trauma and addiction.
The hosts also discuss how the treatment and mental health industries have become financial models, profiting from over-diagnosis and over-medication. With personal anecdotes and a touch of humour, Michelle and Mark share their own experiences with mental health diagnoses and substance use, emphasising the importance of questioning expert opinions and taking control of your own happiness. This episode encourages you to rethink the traditional approaches to addiction and mental health, advocating for a more individualised and self-empowered path to recovery.
Ready to challenge what you thought you knew about addiction and mental health? Tune in for a refreshing perspective that might just change your outlook.