The Top 5 Things I’ve Learned in 1 Year of Researching Addiction (E53)
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It's the 1 year anniversary of the Sober Powered podcast! In this special anniversary episode I'm going over my top 5 things I've learned in the past year of researching addiction. If you enjoy the podcast and it's been helpful for you, then the best thing that you can do to support the show is to share your favorite episodes and get this information out there. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement over the past year!
Key Takeaways
1. Alcohol doesn’t feel the same for everyone.
2. Alcohol prevents us from thinking clearly. We’re not in denial because we’re weak losers.
3. Alcohol can cause or worsen depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and psychosis.
4. It’s not our fault. There are many factors that go into developing an addiction (genetics, childhood, trauma, chronic stress).
5. Emotional sobriety is the key to a happy life.
Sources
Kaliszewski, M. Substance Abuse Statistics for Native Americans. American Addiction Centers. 2021.
Gianoulakis C. Influence of the endogenous opioid system on high alcohol consumption and genetic predisposition to alcoholism. J Psychiatry Neurosci. 2001;26(4):304-318.
Grant BF, Stinson FS, Dawson DA, et al. Prevalence and Co-Occurrence of Substance Use Disorders and Independent Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Alcohol Res Health. 2006;29(2):107-120.
Sinha, R. et al. Dynamic brain stress response and resilient coping. PNAS. 2016, 113 (31) 8837-8842
O'Brien CP. Neuroplasticity in addictive disorders. Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2009;11(3):350-353.
Cite this episode
Tietz, G. Episode 53: The Top 5 Things I’ve Learned in 1 Year of Researching Addiction. Sober Powered. 2021.
