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The Spectrum of Substance Abuse: 6 Crucial Lessons for Addiction Recovery with Evan Lieberman


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If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, it's time to get help. Addiction can manifest in many forms, from smoking and drinking to workaholism and gambling. And it's not always easy to spot.

This week on Therapy Talks, Evan Lieberman joins Barb Egan to discuss the different forms of addiction and how we can learn to restore our "chemical health." Evan and Barb talk about how to identify addiction, where it comes from, and how it influences our home life, work life, and mental health.

In This Episode:

  • How personality type and biology play a role in susceptibility to addiction
  • Using the "stoplight method" to understand and take control of our emotions
  • Pandemic drinking (negative coping in a stressful situation)
  • What is addiction? (understanding the full spectrum)
  • Our relationship with substances, and the boundaries we create around them
  • Differentiating abuse, dependency, and addiction 

Evan is a Licensed Mental Health and Addiction Professional, Educator, Author, and Entrepreneur. He is dedicated to teaching the public on the importance of mental health and addiction.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, don't miss this important episode of Therapy Talks.

Find Out More About Evan:
Website: https://evanthecounselor.com/
TikTok: @evan.the.counselor
Instagram: @evan.the.counselor
Youtube: @evan.the.counselor

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

Disclaimer: Therapy Talks does NOT provide medical services or professional counseling, and it is NOT a substitute for professional medical care.

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