Dr. Gabor Maté about Addiction - Deepstash
Dr. Gabor Maté about Addiction

Dr. Gabor Maté about Addiction

Addiction manifests in any behavior that a person enjoys, finds relief in, and therefore, craves in the short term but suffers negative consequences in the long term, and doesn’t give up despite the negative consequences.

Addiction is about behavior not about the substances. 

It could be related to:

  • cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, 
  • fentanyl, marijuana, nicotine, alcohol
  • sex, gambling, internet, relationships, shopping, eating, extreme sports, working out, pornography...

Addiction is not:

  • genetic disorder
  • primary brain disorder
  • is not a choice

Instead of asking why the addiction, why the pain.

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