It’s difficult for a non-addicted person to rationalize the addicted mind, and the societal stigmatism around addiction doesn’t make that any easier. How can they keep making these decisions if they know they’re wrong, and why won’t they make choices that lead to recovery?
The truth is, an addict isn’t in complete control. Like cancer or diabetes, addiction is a disease. In spite of a sound moral compass, a lot is going on in an addict’s brain that drives them to behave badly or make poor choices.
Returning to the Cover2 Resources podcast to help explain the science behind the addicted mind, is Dr. Nicole Labor.
Dr. Labor is not only a successful addiction specialist but a former addict herself. She uses this experience to bring a unique perspective to her work and the conversation surrounding addiction. Dr. Labor has spoken at many events, breaking down the biology of addiction in ways a layperson can easily understand.
To empower more families, Dr. Labor’s new book, The Addictoholic Deconstructed: An Irreverent Quick and Dirty Education by a Doctor who Says F*ck, a Lot, further explores the science of addiction through her personal experience.
Breaking down the ideas she shares in her book, Nichole takes us through her journey with addiction, providing a personal, and technical perspective, into the science of the addicted mind.
Join us for today’s podcast, with returning guest Dr. Nichole Labor, where we deconstruct the science of addiction.
If you want to grab yourself a copy of “The Addictoholic Deconstructed: An Irreverent Quick and Dirty Education by a Doctor who Says F*ck, a Lot“, By Dr. Nichole Labor, click the link here.
This podcast was phenomenal! So much of what Dr. Labor said resonated with me and I appreciate her passion and courage. There are definite similarities between her story and mine and it just helped me so much to hear her echo some of my own fears and feelings. I will be linking this podcast to a discussion forum in the general psychology course I teach to encourage my students to discuss their preconceived notions about addiction and addicts. I believe listening to Dr. Labor speak will not only help them to understand more about the brain, but it may also open their minds, which is always my true objective. THANKS for featuring Dr. Labor on your podcast!
Thank you so much for your comments Amy. Dr. Labor’s story is amazing! I’m happy to hear it resonated with you. Please feel free to share it and any other podcasts from the series with your class.
Best,
Greg