The SpotlightIn this episode, hosted by Paul Smith and Hayden Watson, psychologist Scott Bowden defines addiction and discusses its life-damaging consequences. He explains the vulnerability to addiction due to unmet emotional needs and genetic predisposition, emphasising the biological grip of addiction on the brain. Recovery is possible through social support and recognizing the cost of addiction, driving the internal desire to change. Bowden highlights that addictions are designed to fail us, encouraging long-term recovery.
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