POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain (The Science of Addiction)
Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain (The Science of Addiction)
Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain (The Science of Addiction)
Wednesday 15th January 2020
Join POP Buchanan on 'Sober is Dope' as he unpacks the science of addiction and offers practical steps to reclaim your brain from addictive substances.
Explicit
5 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
POP Buchanan
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
392 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Cracking the Code: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain on Sober is Dope
Fighting addiction is about transforming the mind and creating new experiences for the brain to register as pleasurable. This cycle can be broken. Recovering addicts can go on to live happy and productive lives.
Ever wondered why breaking free from addiction feels like an uphill battle? In this episode of 'Sober is Dope', POP Buchanan takes you on a fascinating journey into the science behind addiction. He breaks down the complex relationship between addictive substances and our brain's reward system. Imagine your brain as a pleasure-seeking missile, constantly hunting for that next dopamine hit.
That's what addictive drugs do—they flood your brain with dopamine, creating an overwhelming sense of satisfaction that your brain craves more of. But there's a catch: your brain starts needing more and more of the substance to feel that same level of pleasure, leading to dependency. POP Buchanan, who has been sober for a decade, dives deep into how this cycle of addiction forms and how it can be broken.
He explains that recovery isn't just about quitting the substance; it's about rewiring your brain to find joy in new, healthier experiences. The hippocampus, which records these 'pleasure memories', and the amygdala, which triggers emotional responses, both play crucial roles in this process. By understanding these mechanisms, you can better navigate your path to sobriety. This episode isn't just for those battling addiction.
If you have a friend or family member struggling, this episode offers valuable insights into what they're going through and how you can support them. POP's holistic approach combines traditional methods like therapy and rehab with spiritual practices like meditation and prayer, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone touched by addiction. So, if you're ready to understand the nitty-gritty of how addiction hijacks the brain and learn practical steps to reclaim your life, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to 'Sober is Dope' and arm yourself with the knowledge to fight addiction head-on.