Dr. Paul Corona

In Addiction part 10, Dr. Paul further explains that addiction is a brain disease and that the basis of it is a medical issue. Many believe that addiction is all about making good or bad choices, and that is an issue but this ignores the medical components that is difficult to resolve without medical treatment. He further discusses the role of psychotropic medications and the difference between these which are nonaddictive and symptomatic medications that only help for the moment and can potentially be addictive. He explains the difference between SSRIs and SNRIs and why the latter are often better, and why most physicians and patients are not aware of this.

In Addiction part 9, Dr. Paul continues to discuss treatment strategies for addiction, both getting sober and staying in sobriety. He discusses different treatment options, and discusses the different from quick fix Band-Aid medications but only three symptoms and psychotropic medications which are nonaddictive and treat the underlying problem that leads to addiction. He discusses the problem with the anti-medication mentality which is quite common. He explains why relapse is so common, which hints to the fact that this is due to not properly treating the underlying conditions that lead to addiction. He starts discussing how psychotropic medications work and will continue in the next show discussing different medications, how they work, and how they can help achieve success.

In Addiction part 8, Dr. Paul continues discussion about 12 step meeting and rehabilitation units, and explains why there is such a high rate of relapse once the person is in sobriety. He discusses further that the anti-medication mentality works against getting into sobriety and staying there. He explains the difference between potentially addictive medications and psychotropic medications which are nonaddictive. He also further discusses the role of medications and how it can be determined which medications are the correct ones for the individual. He also explains why combining medications often gives the best results in a safe and effective way.

In Addiction part 7, Dr. Paul continues to explore the underlying reasons that addiction develops. He discusses the importance of nature and nurture, genetic factors and upbringing. He explains why the early childhood and adolescent years are so important when it comes to risk of future struggles with addiction. He goes on to discuss the role of 12-step meetings and why they are successful. He cautions though that there is a strong anti-medication mentality in the programs and even in rehab facilities. He explains that there is an anti-medication mentality often in these meetings and in rehab facilities, and why it is important to distinguish between potentially addictive prescription medications and psychotropic medications which do not have an addictive potential.

In Addiction Part 6, Dr. Paul further explores the underlying causes of addiction. He discusses the importance of childhood development and the importance of the parents or caretakers helping the child and teenager to mature and the importance of the peer group. He further discusses nature and nurture, the importance of genetic predisposition as well as the upbringing of the child and adolescent into adulthood. He discusses the importance of maturing and learning responsibility and the importance of making. These younger years are critical when it comes to making thoughtful decisions.

In Addiction part 5, Dr. Paul further explains the concept of instant gratification versus delayed gratification and why that concept is important when it comes to addiction. He also explains that addiction has a genetic basis, and also explains why certain times of life such as the teenage years are years of high risk.

In Addiction part four, Dr. Paul explains how to tell if someone has an addiction. He also discusses further the concept of self-medicating an underlying disorder. He discusses instant gratification versus delayed gratification and how important that is with regard to the risk for developing addictions. He explains how addiction leads to an imbalance in one’s life, and provides hope that there is a way out but the cycle. He also gives an update on his take on the current crisis regarding his virus, the coronavirus.

In Addiction part 3, Dr. Paul further discusses why this is such a difficult issue to tackle. He explains what is meant by functional alcoholism or addiction. He also explains cross addiction, which includes several not related to street drugs or prescription drugs, such as love addiction, sex addiction, gaming addiction, gambling, eating disorders, and many more.

In this episode, Dr. Paul continues his discussion on why addiction is such a struggle for so many people. He explains further that this comes from an underlying mood disorder that is untreated or not adequately treated. He further explains why this is a brain disease, but why it’s also so difficult to make good choices in order to not self medicate In an unhealthy way. He further discusses the addictive substances available that he also discussed last week but goes into it further. He explains why it’s so difficult to not only get sober but remain in sobriety. He gives hope because there is a way out of this vicious cycle.

In Addiction part 1, Dr. Paul explains that addiction is a brain disease. He describes all the various types of substance abuse, from alcohol and nicotine to meth and heroin. There are many choices nowadays. He gives hope that it is treataable in safe, effective and non-addictice ways.Next week he will discuss non-substance addictions.