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Your Brain, Addiction, and Love
Your Brain, Addiction, and Love
Your Brain, Addiction, and Love
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Dr. Rick Marks explains how addiction changes our ability to love and offers practical steps for healthy relationships on 'RelateWell'.
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Get the buttons here!The Brain's Role in Addiction and Love: Insights from Dr. Rick Marks
What addicts do is they give up what Nockin calls the four natural forms of relationship. And you have to have a connection to God. And because the addict starts to structure all of that person's life, what happens is the person is no longer dependent on the alcohol or drugs or whatever.
Can addiction really change the way we love? Dr. Rick Marks and Angelia Savage tackle this fascinating question in this episode of 'RelateWell'. They dive into the brain science behind addiction, explaining how it affects our ability to form and maintain healthy relationships. Ever wondered what an 'addictive personality' really means? Dr. Rick breaks it down, showing how addiction can alter our personalities over time.
The episode also explores the four natural forms of relationships and how addicts often sacrifice these connections for their addiction. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Dr. Rick and Angelia offer practical steps to develop and sustain healthy relationships, emphasizing the importance of connecting with a higher power, managing expectations, letting go as an act of love, and respecting boundaries.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to foster loving, mature relationships. Tune in for a blend of science, empathy, and real-world wisdom.