Is everyone on the slow path towards addiction? Are all moderate drinkers a little bit addicted? We know alcohol is an addictive substance that gets us hooked and then changes our brains to keep us hooked, but why does this process even start? In this episode I’ll explain 15 risk factors that can lead us to become addicted to alcohol. You’ll learn about emotional factors, genetic factors, and life circumstances that influence the risk of developing a problem with alcohol.
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E88: sibling studies: why one gets addicted and the other doesn't
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E199: Frustration Tolerance
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E197: Making the DECISION to Quit Drinking
Do You Want to be Sober or Do You Want to Drink Without the Consequences? (Replay)
E196: How the Brain Recovers After Quitting Drinking
E195: When Does Sobriety Get Better?
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E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)
E191: Going Back and Forth Makes Your Cravings Stronger
E190: Non-Alcoholic Drinks: The Pros and Cons
E189: How the Brain Regulates Emotions & Impulses (Rumination & Retaliation)
E188: Wellness Over Weight Loss
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E187: How Multiple Cycles of Withdrawal Impacts the Recovery of Your Brain
E186: Anger Management in Sobriety
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