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Reflecting on Addiction

Addiction can take many forms and it’s worth remembering that none of us are immune to its temptations...
11 February 2021
Presented byEd Kessler.
Production byClaire Curran,David Perry,Tara Zammit.

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Addiction is a condition that can be overcome and an addict is much more than his or her addiction. In fact, the very word addict is unhelpful. Marc Rosen and Nick Sheppard join Ed Kessler to discuss the latest thinking on addiction...

References

Naked Neuroscience episode: Impulsivity and addiction
Naked Scientists episode: What is addiction?

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