Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Most People Outgrow ADDICTION - 10 Minutes on How YOU Can Help
Most People Outgrow ADDICTION - 10 Minutes on How YOU Can Help
Most People Outgrow ADDICTION - 10 Minutes on How YOU Can Help
Saturday 8th July 2023
Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads reveal how love, community, and harm reduction play key roles in addiction recovery.
11 minutes
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Recovery as a natural process when reintegrated into supportive environments
- Historical studies of opioid addiction in Vietnam and Rat Park
- Importance of engaging in ordinary life and social communities
- Revolutionary approach of love, community, and harm reduction
- Prioritising meeting people where they are and helping without judgment
When we talk about the fact that most people overcome addiction on their own, everybody's stunned. They say, no way. They don't believe it. And yet, the two most famous studies of opioid addiction prove the point completely.
Imagine a world where overcoming addiction is more about your surroundings than sheer willpower. In this episode of the LPP Podcast, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads challenge conventional wisdom by diving into two fascinating studies: Rat Park and the Vietnam War. These studies reveal that when people return to supportive and rewarding environments, recovery often happens naturally. Even more striking, the soldiers in Vietnam never saw themselves as 'addicts', which made their transition back to normal life smoother.
This episode sheds light on how crucial it is to engage in everyday life and be part of a community. Dr. Peele and Rhoads argue for a compassionate approach that focuses on love, community, and harm reduction. They believe that meeting people where they are, without judgment, can save lives. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on recovery.