Substance Stories
Substance Stories
Podcast Description
Substance Stories is a podcast that explores the multifaceted world of addiction. Hosted by Dr. Richard Bradlow, an expert in psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, the podcast dives into the psychological, social, and biological aspects of addiction. Each episode aims to educate, empower, and support listeners by offering insights and real-world solutions.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into a variety of themes including the psychology of addiction, social factors influencing substance abuse, and biological underpinnings of dependency. Notable episodes cover topics like the gradual recovery process with practical strategies for relapse prevention, understanding the signs of addiction, and defining substance use disorders, featuring real recovery stories and expert insights
Substance Stories is a podcast that explores the multifaceted world of addiction. Hosted by Dr. Richard Bradlow, an expert in psychiatry and neuropsychiatry, the podcast dives into the psychological, social, and biological aspects of addiction. Each episode aims to educate, empower, and support listeners by offering insights and real-world solutions.
Why dopamine and addiction are actually about wanting, not pleasure.We explain how the brain reward system shifts from enjoyment to compulsive desire by hijacking the dopamine wanting pathway. Learn how addiction works to alter your decision-making and why the first experience sets such a high bar.Subscribe for weekly medical science breakdowns, and let us know in the comments if you want to see more on mental health research.
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