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Episode 217: Understanding the Biomarkers of Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

Episode 217: Understanding the Biomarkers of Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

by Duane Osterlind | Jan 23, 2023 | Addiction

If you found out earlier on in your youth that you actually have a genetic propensity toward addiction, would you have made decisions a lot differently? Addiction is a bio-psycho-social model, but we don’t really look at the biology part of it. Sometimes, we...
Achieving Sobriety by Decoding the Science of Addiction

Achieving Sobriety by Decoding the Science of Addiction

by Duane Osterlind | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog

Not everyone’s brain reacts the same to alcohol. Some people can process alcohol like a pro. However, as you abuse yourself with alcohol, it makes changes to your reward system and other areas of your brain.  The release of endorphins causes you to feel...
Achieving Sobriety by Decoding the Science of Addiction

158 The Science of Addiction with Gill Tietz

by Duane Osterlind | Dec 6, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Trauma

On today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane speaks with Gill Tietz, a biochemist and the host of the Sober Powered Podcast. Gill shares her alcohol addiction journey, the connection between our brain chemistry and addiction, and how she used her knowledge...

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