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Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Biology of Desire
Why Addiction Is Not a Disease
Book • 2015
In *The Biology of Desire*, Marc Lewis presents a compelling case against the disease model of addiction, suggesting that it is an unintended consequence of the brain's normal functioning in pursuit of pleasure and relief.
Through vivid stories of individuals who have overcome addiction, Lewis illuminates a path to recovery that focuses on retooling treatment approaches to achieve lasting results.
Through vivid stories of individuals who have overcome addiction, Lewis illuminates a path to recovery that focuses on retooling treatment approaches to achieve lasting results.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author's two bestselling books on addiction.
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Neuroscience: Addiction as Learning - The Missing Link? — Prof. Marc Lewis
Mentioned by Neil as one of the books by Mark Lewis, which Dr. Gabor Mate argues effectively refutes the disease model of addiction.
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Overcoming Addiction with Neuroscience & IFS - Dr Marc Lewis
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Kevin Majeres
241. The Seven Deadly Sins: A Psychological Perspective
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Marc Lewis
Healing Addiction with Internal Family Systems — Marc Lewis and Cece Sykes
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Gina Turrigiano
167* Addiction with Gina Turrigiano (EF, JP)
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Gina Turrigiano
167* Addiction with Gina Turrigiano (EF, JP)
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Ilari Mäkelä
From Alcohol to Antidepressants: What Drugs Teach Us About Brain Chemistry ~ Judy Grisel
