Mary Woods
Mary Woods
The Addicted Brain with Guest Luke Stoeckel, PhD
The Addicted Brain with Guest Luke Stoeckel, PhD
The Addicted Brain with Guest Luke Stoeckel, PhD
Monday 20th February 2012
Dr. Luke Stoeckel discusses how addiction impacts the brain, and its connections to obesity and schizophrenia on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!The Addicted Brain: Insights with Dr. Luke Stoeckel
I don't believe that anyone is a slave to addiction. I think at the crux of addiction is this concept of free will and how we think about those words: free will. I think when we look inside the brain we'll talk more about it Today, but I think what we see are brain systems that have evolved to help us carry out goals.
Ever wondered how addiction rewires the brain? In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Dr. Luke Stoeckel, a clinical neuroscience expert from the MGH Harvard Center for Addiction Medicine. Dr. Stoeckel breaks down the brain's reward and inhibitory control systems, shedding light on why some people are more prone to addiction than others. He also explores the intriguing connections between addiction, obesity, and schizophrenia. Using cutting-edge neuroimaging technology, Dr.
Stoeckel discusses how individuals can learn to regulate their brain's response to addictive triggers, potentially reducing cravings and preventing relapse. Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or have been sober for years, this episode offers practical insights and hope for a healthier future.