{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Addiction: What is it? Signs, Causes & How to Overcome It (Part 1)","description":"Addiction isn\u2019t a moral failing \u2014 it\u2019s a chronic brain disorder that hijacks your reward circuitry and turns coping into compulsion. In this episode, Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal unpacks what addiction really is and why so many people use substances or behaviors to self\u2011medicate pain, trauma or anxiety. She explains that 40\u201360% of risk is genetic, but genes don\u2019t doom you \u2014 understanding your family history allows you to make healthier choices. Find mental health and addiction treatment near you: https:\/\/recovery.com\/ We discuss how addictive disorders cross all demographics, from CEOs to stay\u2011at\u2011home parents, and why trauma and stress can rewire the prefrontal cortex so that cravings and compulsions take over. Dr. Chhatwal debunks the \u201crock bottom\u201d myth by showing that recovery is a process of weighing pros and cons and learning from setbacks. She breaks down the four C\u2019s of addiction \u2014 compulsion, cravings, continuing despite consequences and loss of control \u2014 and shares simple ways to spot early warning signs, like secrecy or drastic behavior changes. You\u2019ll learn how to ask caring, observational questions instead of accusing someone and why emotional literacy can prevent future substance use. \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 00:00 \u2013 Intro: Addiction Defined & Brain Hijack 01:20 \u2013 Self\u2011Medication, Trauma & Feeling \u201cNormal\u201d 04:30 \u2013 How Families Can Support Without Enabling 12:54 \u2013 Genetics vs Moral Failure: Myths Busted 15:58 \u2013 Stereotypes vs Reality: Addiction Affects Everyone 19:11 \u2013 Root Causes: Trauma, Mental Health & Brain Development 20:38 \u2013 Do You Need Rock Bottom? Motivation & Recovery 23:50 \u2013 The Four C\u2019s: Compulsion, Cravings, Consequences, Control 26:29 \u2013 Warning Signs & How to Talk About Addiction 29:35 \u2013 Is My Kid Using Drugs? Teen Behavior & Emotional Literacy 33:52 \u2013 Why Do People with Addictions Lie? Confabulation Explained 37:15 \u2013 Why Can\u2019t Addicts Just Quit? Brain Hijack & Treatment 40:30 \u2013 Process & Behavioral Addictions: Work, Gaming, Porn 43:24 \u2013 When Does a Habit Become an Addiction? Functional Impairment 45:31 \u2013 Compassionate Boundaries & Community Support 49:41 \u2013 Moderation vs Sobriety & Harm Reduction 51:48 \u2013 Harm Reduction & Hope: Meeting People Where They Are 52:07 \u2013 Closing & Next Episode Teaser \u2753 Questions the Video Answers: What is addiction and how can someone overcome it? What are the early warning signs of addiction? Is addiction genetic or a choice? Why do some people become addicted while others don\u2019t? How do trauma and mental health issues cause addiction and self\u2011medication? What is \u201crock bottom\u201d in addiction recovery and do you need to hit it? What are the four C\u2019s of addiction (compulsion, cravings, consequences and control)? How can I help a friend or family member with addiction without enabling them? Why do people with addictions lie so much? Why can\u2019t addicts just stop even when they want to? Can you be addicted to things like work, gaming, porn or food? When does a habit become a full\u2011blown addiction? How do you know if your teenager\u2019s \u201cweird\u201d behavior is drug use or something else? Can moderation work, or do you need complete sobriety for recovery? What is harm reduction and why is it important in addiction treatment? #addiction #mentalhealth #recovery ","author_name":"RECOVERable: Mental Health and Addiction Experts Answer Your Questions","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2530407","html":"