In this episode, we examine evidence from Marc Lewis's work that addiction involves normal brain changes from learning, countering the disease narrative. We probe flaws in traditional views, discuss alternatives and what learning in context of addiction means, and consider real-world applications for policy and therapy.

Paper Discussed:

Brain Change in Addiction as Learning, Not Disease

Recorded at the CDI studio in the IoPPN (Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience) at King's College London.