Jazz pianist Marcus Thompson shares how immersive music therapy and composition became his pathway out of alcohol dependency. We analyze the neuroscience of music's impact on addiction recovery, exploring how creative expression can rebuild neural pathways and provide healthy coping mechanisms. The episode details Marcus's journey from casual playing to establishing a community music program for others in recovery, while maintaining connection with addiction specialists who supported his transition.

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