Addiction The Movement Professional Podcast

Welcome back to the Movement Professional podcast.

Today, I’m joined again by licensed professional counselor and strength coach, Meghan Morley.

In this episode, Meghan and I engage with the complex subject of addiction.

Specifically, we discuss the following topics:

1. Definitions of addiction
2. Pros and cons of identifying as an addict
3. Public health messaging concerning various addictive substances.
4. The value of periodic renunciation or abstinence.
5. The difference between moderation and elimination. 
6. Acute versus chronic effects of addictive substances.

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Useful links:

Harm reduction for substance abuse: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction
3 Circles Addiction Model: https://www.thecabinchiangmai.com/blog/the-3-circles-addiction-model/