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The Evolution of Addiction and its Impact on Society
TLDR The concept of addiction has evolved over time, from people drinking for fun in the 18th century to the idea of addiction as a disease that affects the person, not just the substance. Addiction can be characterized by both physical and behavioral symptoms, and it is on the rise in various forms such as prescription drug abuse, gambling addiction, and alcoholism.
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The podcast episode is about addiction and how the "just say no" campaign in the 80s may have had a reverse effect on people who tried drugs.
04:36
The concept of addiction has evolved over time, from people drinking for fun in the 18th century to the idea of addiction as a disease that affects the person, not just the substance.
08:46
Addiction hijacks the brain's reward system by triggering the release of dopamine, which leads to a desire for more of the substance or behavior that caused the release.
13:21
Addiction can be characterized by both physical symptoms, such as needing more or less of a drug, and behavioral symptoms, such as being unable to quit despite the harmful impact it has on one's life.
17:41
The most widely held model of addiction is the brain disease model, which views addiction as a chronic disease with symptoms that include relapse and the need for ongoing treatment.
22:15
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in the United States, particularly among the elderly and adolescent populations, with a four-fold increase in people checking into rehab for prescription medications in the first decade of the 21st century.
26:54
The use of heroin and cocaine has decreased in recent years, while the prevalence of sex addiction and binge eating disorders remains relatively low but significant.
31:26
Gambling addiction has increased with the rise of internet gambling, and alcohol is the most prevalent addiction, with 43% of US adults having a family member who is or was an alcoholic.
35:42
There are pills available to treat addictive behavior, such as disulfiram and Naltrexone, which can be used to treat alcoholism, and Nalmephine, which has shown promise in treating gambling addictions.
40:33
The hosts discuss their new app for the iPhone that allows listeners to access all of their podcasts, videos, and articles, and they also receive an update from a 13-year-old fan.
45:01
The hosts discuss their experiences in home economics and shop classes, and express regret for not taking auto shop, while also inviting listeners to share stories about losing a finger.
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Society & Culture
