Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Diseases of Despair
Diseases of Despair
Diseases of Despair
Friday 27th January 2023
Nathan McLean and Corey Williams explore diseases of despair and their link to drug addiction, discussing cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and biological aspects.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Diseases of Despair: The Hidden Drivers of Addiction
This is the core of addiction as dislocation theory. Both the sense of dislocation and the actions of addiction supply industries, whether that's pharmaceutical or illicit drug supply industries, some scholars argue, are the core drivers of Today's opioid epidemic. But just what that makes me think is that it is so much worse than we all understand.
Ever felt like the world is crumbling around you? Nathan McLean and Corey Williams know that feeling all too well. In this episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, they dig into the concept of 'diseases of despair' and how these emotional and psychological states are intertwined with drug addiction today.
From cognitive despair that clouds your thoughts with pessimism to emotional despair that can drive you to substance use, they break down the various forms of despair that can lead to addiction. They also discuss behavioral despair, where negative cycles seem impossible to escape, and biological despair, which traps you in a body that feels broken. But it doesn't stop there.
The hosts introduce dislocation theory, which suggests that a sense of social and personal dislocation is at the heart of addiction. This theory connects the dots between societal issues like job insecurity, power imbalances, and lack of meaningful work, showing how these factors contribute to the opioid epidemic. McLean and Williams don’t just stop at theory; they dive into real-world implications, examining how education levels can affect one’s risk of falling into these despair-driven addictions.
If you’ve ever wondered why some people turn to drugs as a coping mechanism or how societal structures can exacerbate addiction, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a deep yet accessible discussion aimed at anyone looking to understand the root causes of addiction and how we might begin to address them.