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The Addicted Brain: Dr. Blake Rapier
The Addicted Brain: Dr. Blake Rapier
The Addicted Brain: Dr. Blake Rapier
Friday 14th April 2023
Dr. Blake Rapier explains how addiction impacts the brain and offers strategies for recovery in this insightful episode of 'Addict II Athlete Podcast'.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Blake Rapier, Addiction Specialist, provides valuable insights into addiction and the brain
- The episode highlights the importance of understanding one's capacity and developing healthy habits
- Listeners are encouraged to seek hope and support in overcoming addiction
- Emphasis on the significance of community and professional help for those struggling with addiction
- Renewed perspective on breaking the addicted brain and finding pathways to recovery
The overarching message coming into an addiction world and a recovery world for me, not having been in recovery myself, is hope. I really feel it's important that people understand that they're so... There is hope. There shouldn't be a point where the hopelessness overtakes and starts to make decisions for us. Come find hope.
How does addiction reshape the brain, and what can be done to reverse its grip? In this episode of the 'Addict II Athlete Podcast', Coach Blu sits down with Dr. Blake Rapier, an Addiction Specialist and Director of ALX Family Health, to explore these pressing questions. Dr. Rapier dives deep into the mechanics of how addiction affects brain function and shares practical strategies for breaking free from its hold.
They touch on everything from the brain's decision-making processes to the importance of developing healthy habits and setting boundaries. This isn't just a dry lecture; it's a conversation filled with hope and actionable advice for anyone battling addiction. Dr. Rapier emphasizes that while addiction can feel like an insurmountable challenge, there are concrete steps one can take to rewire the brain and reclaim a life of sobriety.
Whether you're struggling yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a lifeline of support and encouragement. Tune in for a powerful discussion that sheds light on the path to recovery and underscores the importance of community and professional help.