Making Sense of Opiate Addiction

07/17/21 • 10 min

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Drug overdoses in the United States have reached an all-time high. Opiate addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to beat. It’s not quite as simple as “just say no.”

In this episode, Lee looks at the psychology and neurobiology behind opiate addiction.

Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

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Mindfulness Meditation is one of the most popular forms of meditation in the world. In this episode, Lee looks at the effects of this particular form of meditation has on your neurochemistry and brain waves.

More than just helping practioners remain calm during stressful times, Mindfulness Meditation may be a fountain of youth.

LINKS:

Meditation for Dummies - https://amzn.to/3r2LxFR

Mindfulness for Beginners – audiobook by Jon Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/3huBdD3

Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness -Jon Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/3yELYZe

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RESOURCES:

National Sleep Foundation - How Much Sleep Do We Need? - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need

Herman Pontzer - Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy - https://amzn.to/3kSzYzV

Nunn Sport: Electrolyte Drink Tablets - https://amzn.to/3eVww3I