The Neurobiology of Addiction Addiction 101 in Olson

Dr. Nicole Labor explains the science behind addiction.

[Dudah]

I am a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas and just want y'all to know that I show this video to my clients and their family members all the time. Thank you so much! You've helped more people than you know!!!

[dennisestessr]

Brilliant explanation of the science of addiction and how us addicts can't "just stop". Every addict and family member who's been affected by addiction should watch this informative video!

[JesseDWilliamsJr]

I have a family history of addiction. I discovered this video at a moment in my life where my weed and alcohol consumption was getting to be excessive. After seeing this, i made the proper lifestyle adjustments to maintain a healthy brain. Thank you for your work. And thank you to whoever uploaded this.

[agotto]

Thanks for this idk why but it’s easier to take action on my drug problems when I actually know what is going on, amazing video

[MomsLettingGo]

Thanks so much. I share all your work with the families in my group who need to understand this disease to stop the stigma. We pray that these families can understand this so they don't shame or should their loved ones.

[erinshirleyorey]

I'm in graduate school and this video is a great explanation of the neurobiology of addiction. I wish more professors used this lecture.

[kimpellegrini]

I went to Dr. Labors presentation today. BY FAR the BEST speaker I have ever heard on topic of addiction.

[mtimm]

The best explanation I have EVERRR heard...I'm taking notes to share with the support group I started...👐

[markforrestsm]

Absolutely brilliant!! I work with families affected by a loved one's addiction and this probably the best explanation of the disease that I've heard - combining the medical facts with the behaviorial aspects of the disease. Thank you! I trust you will be agreeable to me sharing this video to those that need to understand.

[dailylight]

Great presentation, as a former addict of 17 yrs in and out of treatments, jails and hospitals I agree with the science presented here, one does need medication, spirituality and support systems to get the brain back on track however long periods of sobriety using this method I always found myself back into addiction.. Until I called on Jesus that is!! I am writing this to tell everyone that Jesus is the truth and works miracles, when I was saved my brain was supernaturally changed and the chains of addiction broken for good.. I really wish someone could have studied it as it happened so the whole world new Jesus is God!! But all I can give you is my testimony 🙌 God bless everyone out there who is still battling addiction.. call on the name of Jesus and believe with all your heart that he died on the Cross and rose again with our freedom in hand .. He did it all for us because he loves us❤️Gods saving Grace through faith 🙌

[angeliajones]

I show this video to my clients as a counselor in Ohio. Its very informative.

[stevo]

excellent explanation of what's going on beneath the surface of addiction. thank you

[Pavle]

Whenever someone told me to "just stop, it's not that hard" or "you're going to have to just toughen up" back in the bad old days (over 10 years ago), I'd always just think to myself "I wish you were right"... I needed a LOT of support, discipline, self examination, listening to the experiences of those who had gotten clean, worked with clinicians. A multifaceted approach seems to be mandatory for long term sobriety, I have seen this in my personal experience and that of my peers. Sometimes it was hard, the first 6 months of my life clean was easily the worst period of my life, but I can say unequivocally it IS worth it. Back in the day I would have never thought I could get clean, let alone be happy being so. If you're struggling, thinking about getting clean or just needing a chat feel free to shoot me a message.

[critcareninja]

you are a phenomenal lecturer. Crisp, information packed and entertaining!

[agotto]

It’s also really hard to treat sex addiction with social media n booty everywhere n when I’m trying to refrain it just makes me want it more n more

[geosutube]

Comprehensive presentation, clear and factual.

[agotto]

Lol this explains so much, brain will tell you excuses to want to pop that perc again INSANE

[moniquerussell]

Thank you for the information that you have provided. My name is Keshau and I am an alcoholic.

[pierrefitch]

In august my partner and I separated and I been very depressed since . In September I started to learn guitar to help cope with depression and quit weed at that time since I was focus on learning something new and I relapsed 5 times between sept and today and I feel I lost my motivation in learning guitar it was something always wanted to do since all my relapses in last few months I notice it killed my motivation to keep learning guitar it was a way to help me stay off weed also . I feel when I was off weed in sept I was so excited about guitar I even had a teacher and all had so much energy and the minute I started smoking again I feel so lazy and unmotivated to do anything and my depression makes it worse and I can’t seem to want to do nothing I don’t know how to cope with this or deal with this I been a weed smoker for 24 years I’m 41 now and really want to stop weed . Years ago I could do anything on weed accomplish all my goals but now I find it’s doing the opposite killing all my motivation and making everything worse I barley see anyone anymore I’m so stuck into a world of weed it’s not fun anymore I feel lonely and pushed many people away and all the excuses to get high help how do I get my motivation back to learn music and to get back to living life . I’m on day 1 of quitting I hope this time I can stay off and not have any triggers to start again . I’m feeling desperate it’s not easy to stay off long term how do I deal with this help

[WwJdtmthy]

That was a great explanation of addiction. My question is…..Is it genetics or environment or the combo that decides if one is prone to addiction more than another. This area is the most baffling to me.