Addiction Substance Use
About Addiction Substance Use
Addiction often starts as a way to cope with pain, stress or trauma, and many people come to DrTalks to understand what's driving it for themselves or someone they love. Cravings that won't let up, substance use alongside chronic pain, a teen hooked on video games, midlife drinking that crept up, and a pull toward ultra-processed food are all things these experts see every day. These talks also go past willpower. Addiction is tied to trauma and an overloaded nervous system, brain chemistry, inflammation, blood sugar swings and the nutrients that get depleted along the way. You'll find conversations on trauma and the stressed brain, nutrient depletion in recovery, the role of medication in addiction recovery, and whether ultra-processed foods are addictive. Doctors, mental health experts and functional medicine practitioners explain what's actually going on and what helps, from community support, counseling and building new habits to breathwork, nutrition, IV therapy and conversations about psychedelic medicine.