Found It! A must see to understand addiction

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So glad @Blondie1x! It’s funny, this whole time I had thought that I couldn’t figure out the genetic link. My parents didn’t allow alcohol in the house and I didn’t grow up around addictions. Then it occurred to me after watching this…my dad adopted me! I have no idea if my biological father was an alcoholic :woman_shrugging: Makes you think :wink::blush:

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Yes totally agree Tommi He was both an addict AND a Healthcare professional. I agree, I think his words are powerful. What he says has kept me from relapsing before. I hope it helps others starting their journey as well.

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Addiction sneaks up on ya! Twenty years ago, I would have said NO WAY would I ever be an addict! Well, guess what. :roll_eyes: I am now. We’re in a better place now :hugs:

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Right @Hailstrom? It’s progressive. That’s why trying to moderate for us is so dangerous. Big hugs :hugs::heart:

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Bookmarked! Thanks for sharing

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You betcha!!

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@dalex77 @Fury

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Thank you Becky !

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You betcha!

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This is a good one too, just testing my new found skill of copy and pasting link from other threads :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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@OldDogNewTricks

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https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

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This is a good little Ted talk about addiction.

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I’ve seen that one! Very good!! Awesome share :heart:

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It was me who shared it. Thank you so much for sharing it again! :heart: You don’t need to credit me for anything. What matters is that it has been shared again for others to gain from.

I’m so happy it was so useful to you! I know it was for me as well. :slightly_smiling_face:

This was the original post but the original poster of the video may have changed where it was located so it’s not available on the post anymore:

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Two GREAT podcast episodes on the topic of addiction :slightly_smiling_face: have a listen, I’d love to hear your thoughts. I learnt, understood and related to a lot. I feel very fortunate to have access to these and for the wisdom and experience of others.

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Thank you merci beaucoup, this is really great and helpful. Was listening to a french podcast and it was like…meh :confused:, but this one is gold

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You bet! It has been the best one I’ve heard as well.

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How am I just now seeing this? :sweat_smile: in August I was on vacay in the UK and Ireland lol That must’ve been how I missed your post :sweat_smile: I never forgot this video. It struck me profoundly that first month of sobriety. I’m always the “why” person. Wwhhyyy am I doing this? And this answered so many of those questions :heart:

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It happens :laughing: I know I’ve missed things too.

It was really useful to me too. I think I watched/listened to it 5 or 6 times when I first found it. The end was really fascinating and eye opening to me. It’s not enough for me to be clean and sober. Like you, I want to know why I’m reacting in the ways that I am, or why will-power isn’t enough.

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