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Alcohol, addiction and the brain with Dr Marc Lewis
Alcohol, addiction and the brain with Dr Marc Lewis
Alcohol, addiction and the brain with Dr Marc Lewis
Thursday 7th July 2022
Neuroscientist Dr. Marc Lewis discusses addiction as a brain habit with Dr. James Morris, exploring the neuroscience behind this perspective.
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Dr Marc Lewis: Rethinking Addiction as a Brain Habit
When we fall in love, when we join a religion, when we have children, there's all sorts of things.
What if addiction isn't a disease but a deeply ingrained habit of the brain? In this thought-provoking episode of The Alcohol Problem Podcast, Dr. James Morris sits down with Dr. Marc Lewis, a neuroscientist and former professor of developmental psychology, to explore this compelling idea. Dr. Lewis, who has penned over fifty journal articles and authored books like 'Memoirs of an Addicted Brain' and 'The Biology of Desire', offers a unique perspective that challenges traditional views on addiction.
He delves into the workings of the prefrontal cortex, the process of synaptic pruning, and how these brain functions contribute to addiction. Dr. Lewis also shares his personal journey with alcohol, discussing how he has managed to moderate his drinking and the complex nature of alcohol as both a positive and negative influence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand addiction from a neuroscience angle and rethink conventional beliefs about it.