Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Reflections on Maia Szalavitz, Problems With The Disease Model, Casual Drug Use
Reflections on Maia Szalavitz, Problems With The Disease Model, Casual Drug Use
Reflections on Maia Szalavitz, Problems With The Disease Model, Casual Drug Use
Sunday 18th April 2021
Join Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads as they explore addiction, the disease model, and casual drug use with Maia Szalavitz on the LPP Podcast.
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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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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: A Conversation with Maia Szalavitz
The life process model of addiction is the view that addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual response and a source of gratification and security that can be understood only in the context of social relationships and experiences.
What if everything you thought you knew about addiction was turned on its head? In this eye-opening episode of the LPP Podcast, Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads tackle some controversial questions inspired by Zach's interview with Maia Szalavitz. Does addiction really fit the disease model, or is it something else entirely? Szalavitz argues that addiction is more about habits formed through social interactions and experiences, rather than a chronic brain disease.
This perspective leads to a rich discussion on the limitations of traditional treatments and the potential of a more holistic approach to recovery. Dr. Peele and Zach dive deep into the importance of relationships in overcoming addiction, suggesting that social connections can be more powerful than any therapy session. They also touch on casual drug use and its implications, making you question what you think you know about substance use.
The episode doesn’t shy away from hard-hitting questions and offers fresh perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about different approaches to recovery, this episode promises to leave you thinking long after it's over.