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Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination
Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination
Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination
Tuesday 6th August 2024
Join Dr. Stanton Peele as he challenges traditional views on addiction and advocates for alternative approaches like moderation and self-determination.
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Episode Overview
- Challenging the traditional disease model of addiction
- Advocating for moderation as a valid approach
- Importance of self-capabilities and personal control
- Enhancing connections with family, community, and work
- Historical and cultural context of addiction treatment
Ultimately, whether you go to AA or therapy or rehab or not, it gets down to you making some kind of personal decision and choice
Dive into an engaging conversation with Dr. Stanton Peele, a trailblazing psychologist and addiction specialist who’s been shaking up traditional views on addiction for decades. Hosted by Joe Van Wie, this episode of AllBetter features Dr. Peele’s revolutionary perspectives on treating addiction, challenging the old disease model, and advocating for alternative approaches like moderation and self-determination. If you’ve ever questioned the one-size-fits-all approach to recovery, this episode is for you. Dr.
Peele shares insights from his influential book 'Love and Addiction' and discusses how different backgrounds and personal circumstances can influence recovery paths. Dr. Peele's unique stance against the mainstream view of addiction as a disease opens up a broader conversation about how we understand and treat substance use disorders. He argues that abstinence isn’t the only way and that moderation can be a valid approach depending on the individual.
This thought-provoking dialogue touches on the importance of self-capabilities, control over one's life, and the need for connection to family, community, and work. Joe Van Wie, himself in recovery, brings a compassionate and curious perspective to the discussion. The conversation also delves into the historical context of addiction treatment in America, touching on national prohibition and the cultural differences in handling substance use. Dr.
Peele’s approach encourages looking at addiction through a holistic lens, considering all facets of a person’s life and enhancing their connections to the world around them. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about different perspectives on addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and challenges conventional wisdom. Tune in to explore how alternative approaches could pave the way for a more inclusive understanding of addiction and recovery. Ready to rethink addiction?
Give this episode a listen and see how it might change your perspective.