"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
How addiction rewires the brain and what healing looks like
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Hi Reader, This week on the podcast, I sat down with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai to talk about something that is becoming a growing concern in addiction and mental health treatment: Kratom and 7-OH products. A lot of people assume these products are harmless because they are sold openly in gas stations and smoke shops. But Dr. Rifai shares what he is seeing clinically, including severe withdrawal symptoms that can look a lot like opioid addiction. We also talk about how addiction actually changes the brain over time. Some of those changes can be long-lasting, but there is also hope. The brain can adapt and heal through recovery, connection, and the right support. One thing I appreciated about this conversation is that it is honest without being hopeless. We talk about the science, but we also talk about healing, resilience, and why recovery has to involve the whole person. I think this episode will really open some eyes. Talk soon, P.S. Share this with someone who may need it. A conversation like this could help someone better understand addiction, recovery, or what a loved one may be going through. |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
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