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Dr. Nii Addy, professor, researcher: Neurobiology of addiction

Dr. Nii Addy, professor, researcher: Neurobiology of addiction

FromWorking with Dan Doriani


Dr. Nii Addy, professor, researcher: Neurobiology of addiction

FromWorking with Dan Doriani

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Addiction has a pervasive impact on our culture, ranging from legally available opioids and alcohol to illicit narcotics; addiction even manifests itself in mundane areas of our lives as well. 
The challenge to overcome and conquer addiction can seem overwhelming to those held captive by it. And it is too often the case that relapse is experienced as an all-encompassing failure. In this episode of Working with Dan Doriani, Dan talks with Dr. Nii Addy, a professor at Yale and an expert in the neurobiology of addiction. On a hopeful note, Dr. Addy argues that relapse is but one step along the way to success; in fact, repeated attempts are the greatest indicator of success in breaking addiction. Listen as Dan and Nii discuss our brain's role in addiction, recovery, and the healing power of prayer.
Listen to Dr. Addy’s podcast Addy Hour.
To learn more about Dr. Dan Doriani and the Center for Faith and Work, visit our website.
Released:
Apr 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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This podcast seeks to fire the imagination of Christians who long to practice their faith at work. The podcast features interviews of people who try to practice their faith at work. Guests may be famous or unknown. They may be very successful, quietly faithful, or instructive in their woes. We typically interview mature Christians, but there are exceptions. The common thread is a desire to live by one’s faith and convictions. Guests include professional athletes, award-winning broadcasters, a librarian, a surgeon, a Harvard-educated opioid addict, politicians, and more.