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The Brain Disease Model of Addiction is Bunk
The Brain Disease Model of Addiction is Bunk
The Brain Disease Model of Addiction is Bunk
Wednesday 20th July 2022
Challenge the brain disease model of addiction with Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar as they offer a new perspective on recovery.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: Debunking the Brain Disease Myth
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Ever felt frustrated by the idea that addiction is a lifelong disease? In this episode of 'The Freedom Model for Addictions', hosts Mark Scheeren and Michelle Dunbar take a sledgehammer to the brain disease model of addiction. They argue that the widely accepted belief that addiction alters the brain and leads to compulsive substance use is simply not true.
This episode isn't just about critiquing; it's about offering a new perspective that sees addiction as a temporary problem that can be overcome without lifelong treatment. Mark and Michelle also take aim at 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, suggesting that these programs are built on myths and have a low success rate. Instead, they emphasize the importance of understanding detox and drug chemistry, shedding light on the flaws in brain scans and addiction research.
By providing this information, they hope to reduce the stigma around heavy substance use and offer a more compassionate approach to recovery. This episode is perfect for anyone who feels disillusioned with traditional recovery methods and is looking for an alternative that prioritizes personal choice and responsibility. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, you'll find this discussion both eye-opening and empowering.
Tune in to challenge what you thought you knew about addiction and discover a path to recovery that puts you in control.