Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
S1 E14: Dr. Kevin McCauley on How Neuroscience Could Help Beat Addiction
S1 E14: Dr. Kevin McCauley on How Neuroscience Could Help Beat Addiction
S1 E14: Dr. Kevin McCauley on How Neuroscience Could Help Beat Addiction
Tuesday 17th December 2019
Join Dr. Kevin McCauley and host David Condos as they explore how neuroscience is transforming addiction recovery in this insightful episode of 'Beyond Theory'.
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Get the buttons here!Neuroscience and Addiction: Dr. Kevin McCauley's Insightful Journey
I think, if you look at certain groups of professionals who have phenomenal success rates at getting into recovery- and very often these people are truly impaired, I mean they have very severe addiction- the research is there for doctors and nurses, lawyers and airplane pilots, which is important to me because I've always loved pilots as a group of patients.
Ever wondered how brain science can change the way we understand addiction? In this eye-opening episode of 'Beyond Theory', host David Condos sits down with Dr. Kevin McCauley, a senior fellow at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, to explore just that. Dr. McCauley has dedicated his career to unpicking the tangled web of addiction, focusing on the brain's reward system and how it can be hijacked by addictive substances.
He explains that addiction isn't just a personal failing but a complex disease influenced by social inequalities and genetic factors. This episode sheds light on the emerging neuroscience that offers new hope for recovery, moving beyond traditional methods to embrace a more compassionate and holistic approach. Dr. McCauley also discusses the success of specialized recovery programs for professionals, suggesting these models could benefit other groups as well.
The conversation wraps up with a heartfelt reflection on the power of community support in overcoming addiction. If you're keen to understand the latest scientific breakthroughs in addiction treatment and hear inspiring stories of recovery, this episode is a must-listen.