Addiction Spectrum
Anna Lembke explains the clinical diagnosis of addiction and the criteria used to determine the severity of addiction. She emphasizes that addiction is not solely based on quantity and frequency of substance or behavior use, but rather on the four C's: control, compulsions, cravings, and consequences. Additionally, Shane Parrish highlights the inter-individual variability in addiction and the potential for healthy activities to become drugified.In this clip
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The Science of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke | Knowledge Project 159
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What is the definition of addiction as discussed in the episode The Science of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke | Knowledge Project 159 and the clip Addiction Spectrum?
What is the definition of addiction as discussed in the episode The Science of Addiction | Dr. Anna Lembke | Knowledge Project 159 and the clip Addiction Spectrum?