Science now supports the realization that our primal brain can be instrumental in forming addictions. In this episode, Jim discusses the science behind the reptile brain and how we can use our higher brain in recovery.

1. Get out of the reptile brain once temptation hits
2. Science supports the idea of behavior addictions and substance abuse disorders as having strong similarities in where they happen in the brain
3. Faith, morals, and determination can help us to break free of reptile thinking