Craving and Recovery

Judson shares his journey from animal work to focusing on human addictions, drawing parallels between the struggles of those with addictions and Buddhist psychology. He highlights the significance of craving in both addiction and the Four Noble Truths, revealing how mindfulness training can be as effective as traditional therapies in reducing relapse rates and stress levels among individuals battling substance use.

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Dr. Judson Brewer, Using Mindfulness to Beat Addiction
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- I have a question about the episode Why Your Bad Habits (and Addictions) May Be Getting Worse - and How Mindfulness Can Help | Dr. Jud Brewer and the clip Understanding Addiction. I struggle with addiction. I start drinking or using drugs, and it gets bad quickly, with 3-day hangovers and week-long withdrawals. I’ll get sober, but a week or two later, I relapse. Sometimes it's worse than others, depending on how fast I decide I need to stop. I’m severely depressed and tired of living like this. I get no joy or tranquility, which makes me give in to drinking and drugs again. I desperately want to be sober and find peace. Is there anything specific I can focus on, such as vitamins, gut health, or other lifestyle changes, to break this vicious cycle?

Craving and Recovery

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Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris

Dr. Judson Brewer, Using Mindfulness to Beat Addiction

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