Why Everything We’ve Been Told About Addiction is Wrong (And What We Can Do to Change It) - With Dr. Adi Jaffe

It’s no secret that addiction can have disastrous effects not only on a person’s health and well-being, but also their family, social systems, the economy, and so much more. Finding solutions to addiction begins with having a strong understanding of how it works, and that’s exactly what we’re going to unpack on today’s show.  

On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Adi Jaffe is back for an important conversation on addiction. Dr. Jaffe is a world-renowned expert on addiction, mental health, and stigma. In this conversation, he’s sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about addiction and why we need to address them.  

You’re going to learn fascinating insights on addiction and recovery, including how addictions happen and their widespread impact. You’re going to discover how addictive behaviors damage relationships, the role of shame in addiction, and how having a growth mindset can provide a way out of addiction. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• How many Americans are struggling with addiction. (0:19) 
• The biggest misconception about addiction. (3:16) 
• Why addiction is a hidden cost for all businesses. (4:28) 
• The problem with making addiction part of your identity. (5:03) 
• What orthorexia is. (7:32) 
• How social media can exacerbate addictive behaviors. (9:55) 
• The effects addiction can have on relationships. (13:06) 
• What it means to have a utilitarian view of diet and exercise. (34:55) 
• Why abstinence is not an effective way to deal with addictive behaviors. (36:40) 
• What hooks are and how they lead to compulsive loops. (42:09) 
• An important distinction between guilt and shame. (55:06) 
• Why addiction begins as a protective mechanism. (50:03) 
• How lying and shame work together to further addictions. (1:02:25)  
• The biological explanation for pain during withdrawal. (1:12:13) 
• Why believing change is possible is necessary for recovery. (1:16:49) 

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• Psychology Expert Shares Proven Ways to End Addiction - Check out this interview! 
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• The Abstinence Myth by Dr. Adi Jaffe - Read Dr. Jaffe’s first book!  
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• Connect with Dr. Adi Jaffe Website / Instagram  

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