Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker
Episode 95: Dr. Ruth Potee on Addiction and The Brain
Episode 95: Dr. Ruth Potee on Addiction and The Brain
Episode 95: Dr. Ruth Potee on Addiction and The Brain
Tuesday 20th June 2017
Dr. Ruth Potee joins Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker on HOME Podcast to discuss addiction, brain chemistry, and societal impacts. Listen now for valuable insights.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Ruth Potee: Unraveling the Brain's Role in Addiction
I make it very simple, partly because my audience is so often just the straight public or just people who have are not at your level of knowledge.
Ever wondered why addiction seems to grip some people more fiercely than others? In this episode of the HOME Podcast, hosts Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker sit down with Dr. Ruth Potee, a board-certified family physician and addiction medicine expert from Massachusetts. Dr. Potee dives into the complex relationship between the brain and addiction, shedding light on how our brains react to substances in ways that can derail our lives.
She breaks down the role of dopamine and explains how stress and substance use are intertwined, making it easier to understand why some people struggle more than others. The conversation also tackles the persistent shame and stigma surrounding addiction within the American medical system, especially for women, whose alcohol use has seen a significant rise over the past two decades. Dr.
Potee doesn't shy away from tough topics like the impact of incarceration on those battling addiction and the glaring gaps in mental health care in the US. This episode is a blend of compassion, education, and eye-opening insights that will leave you thinking about addiction in a whole new way. Tune in for an engaging discussion that combines personal stories with broader societal issues, offering a fresh perspective on a topic that affects so many.