10. Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 1

<p>Episode 10 - Understanding Addiction with Ann Marie Powell - Part 1</p> <p> </p> <p>When you hear the word “addict” what comes to mind?</p> <p> </p> <p>A horrible person who should be ostracized from society…</p> <p> </p> <p>…or a person with a disease that needs to be treated?</p> <p> </p> <p>Someone we should scorn… or someone we should love?</p> <p> </p> <p>On this episode, we sit down with Addiction expert Ann Marie Powell of Bradford Health Services to discuss all things addiction. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>The misconceptions and the truths.</p> <p> </p> <p>It is truly an amazing interview packed with useful information.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> So much so, that we decided to break it up into three separate parts.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>Part 1 - What is addiction?</p> <p> </p> <p>Part 2 - What factors contribute to the development of addictive behavior?</p> <p> </p> <p>Part 3 - What can be done to treat and prevent addictive behavior?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this first part, “What is addiction?” Ann Marie shares with us what the latest research teaches us about addiction:</p> <p> </p> <p>- How it is a brain disease… and should be treated as such.</p> <p> </p> <p>- Why it is NOT a moral failing.</p> <p> </p> <p>- Warning signs of potential addictive behavior</p> <p> </p> <p>- The impact of the “feel good” chemical Dopamine on addiction</p> <p> </p> <p>- Addictive behaviors that are celebrated… yet may be dangerous</p> <p> </p> <p>- Why judgment is often motivated by fear</p> <p> </p> <p>- The similarity between Type II diabetes and addiction</p> <p> </p> <p>- How addictive behavior is the sign of something deeper</p> <p> </p> <p>This episode is packed with powerful information and Ann Marie does a wonderful job at explaining things. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to listen… and share, as everyone, in some way, is affected by addiction.</p> <p> </p> <p>Enjoy!<span class="Apple-convert