Courage Recovery
Roger L'Hereault, Addiction Educator
E3: Survival Instinct
E3: Survival Instinct
E3: Survival Instinct
Wednesday 7th November 2018
Roger L'Hereault examines how the Limbic System influences addiction, highlighting survival instincts and emotional pain triggers in 'Courage Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Survival Instincts and the Brain: Understanding Addiction's Root Causes
Being aware of behavior and making behavior shifts little by little...helps you see it for that and gives you hope that you can get better and that you deserve to get better.
What if the key to understanding addiction lies deep within our brains? In this episode of 'Courage Recovery', Roger L'Hereault dives into the fascinating world of the Limbic System, a crucial part of our brain's reward center. This episode sheds light on how this system, which is designed to help us survive, can go haywire in addicts, leading to altered perceptions and behaviors.
Roger explains the stark differences between how addicts and non-addicts experience survival instincts and how emotional pain can trigger these instincts in harmful ways. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and gradual behavioral changes as essential steps in the recovery journey. Roger also tackles the stigma surrounding addiction and offers practical advice on seeking help.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the science behind addiction, this episode offers valuable insights that can help you better understand this complex issue.