Boosting Endorphins: A New Approach to Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
LaserQuit boosts endorphin levels to simulate the effects of addictive substances. The treatment helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Childhood trauma and genetics play significant roles in addiction. Gut-brain connection is crucial in understanding cravings. Meridee's mission is to make LaserQuit accessible worldwide.
Our childhood trauma is something that was done to us, but what we do with what was done to us is up to us
In this episode of Alcohol Free Life, Janey Lee Grace sits down with Meridee Hlokoff, the founder of LaserQuit, to discuss a fascinating approach to addiction recovery. LaserQuit is a treatment that boosts endorphin levels in the brain, simulating the effects of substances like alcohol, nicotine, and sugar without the harmful side effects. Meridee shares her personal journey, from her limited experiences with alcohol to her struggle with smoking, and how these experiences led her to develop LaserQuit.
She explains how the treatment tricks the brain into thinking it has already received its 'fix', which helps in reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Janey and Meridee dive into the science behind addiction, highlighting the role of endorphins and the gut-brain connection. They also discuss how childhood trauma and genetics can influence addiction. Meridee's passion for helping others shines through as she talks about her mission to make LaserQuit accessible worldwide.
This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to understand more about addiction and innovative ways to combat it. Whether you're sober curious or on a journey to quit drinking, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on recovery. Tune in to learn how boosting your endorphins could be a game-changer in your sobriety journey.