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Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination

Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination

Update: 2024-08-06
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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Stanton Peele, the revolutionary psychologist, attorney, and addiction specialist who has spent decades challenging traditional views on addiction. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Peele's groundbreaking work, including his influential book "Love and Addiction," and his compelling arguments against the old disease model of addiction. Dr. Peele advocates for alternative approaches like moderation and emphasizes the role of raising independent, competent children in preventing addiction.

We redefine addiction and recovery, emphasizing the importance of engaging with life and enhancing self-capabilities. Dr. Peele shares his insights on the varying impacts of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the benefits of Buddhist philosophies in reframing addiction, and the critical role of community in recovery. We also explore the potential pitfalls of labeling addiction as a disease and the implications this has for personal identity and social stigma. For those interested in diverse recovery methods, we recommend resources like peel.net and lifeprocessprogram.com.

Discover the nuanced discussions of personalized recovery approaches in our discussion on harm reduction and alternative therapies such as MDMA. We dive into a Harvard study that categorizes different recovery experiences, highlighting the need for tailored strategies that enhance life q

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Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination

Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Stanton Peele on Alternative Approaches and Self-Determination

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