Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction | Judy Grisel | TEDxPSU

[AMM.]

I was 14 when I first experienced opiate withdrawal but it was like a roller coaster.. The ups and downs were both still exciting.. didn't really admit it was a huge problem for about 10 years.. took me another 10 years to get sober.. most of my critical years of development were spent in the fog of addiction, now it's hard wired in my brain.. re-training my brain has only been possible because of a deeper understanding of the psychology of addiction, once I understood the problem I was able to work on the solution.. thank you so much for sharing information like this!! Now I compare it to wanting to ride a roller coaster that has killed or maimed all its previous riders.. I'll never get back on.. life is plenty exciting here on the ground.. I don't need to be endangering my life every day to appreciate that

[ahmedelwakkad]

Wow how does this have such low amount of views? This is life changing

[hichemkahela]

What a brave wonderful woman and the story that got her here. If you have an issue, go get educated. Courageous and smart! And a really liberating way to look at addiction I think.

[vengeance]

I want to hug this lady for her words at the end.

[brandyhuffman]

I am a recovering meth addict, I quit meth when I was 27years old then I became a alcoholic, I never did drink as a teenager, I am 45yrs old and I have battled alcohol for year's, I was sober from alcohol 5 years then the pandemic hit and I hit the wine bottle. It's definitely a daily struggle.

[getsoundequine]

Dr. Grisel is a thoughtful and humble GENIUS. I am grateful that she has give so much of her life (literally) to afford us this invaluable information.

[IbrahimHoldsForth]

Dr. Grisel, I really enjoyed your book "Never Enough" where you delved into this topic at greater length. Much like we teach kids in school about puberty so too should your message be part of the education curriculum.

[Dinesh-ksyc]

This is the third time I'm listening to this particular thingy. I think she's a great person. So relaxed and beautiful, in a lot of ways. I'm an 80s person as well. And I so, relate, to, her

[SarahTamaraTayl]

This is a fantastic tool, I have used it as an educational video to supplement my studies. I find personal accounts and anecdotes a more useful form of learning.

[nullinvoid]

I've been smoking since I was 26. I'm not 31 and even though I've decided to quit, I'm afraid that i dont know or won't like myself when I'm not high.

[ericreevesby]

Wow. This is incredible. What an amazing talk. I have a whole new respect and understanding for those who go through addiction and what it actually does to the brain. It would be exhausting, but overcoming it would be such an amazing reward. Definitely sharing this with some friends.

[tommythompson]

I am an addict. If you or a loved one is struggling and suffering, I would pray for you if I prayed. Best of luck!!

[Dinesh-ksyc]

Just amazing. Nothing more to add really

[Kboss]

Kids do drugs for a couple of reasons.. either A. They want to have fun and try it with their friends, or B. They hate their life and think drugs will help them escaping the stress and turmoil of life. It shouldn’t be a shocker to any parent that your kid has tried a drug or two. So why are we so secretive of this stuff?!

[diabloakland]

I read your book in rehab. It was given to me by my counselor who could sense my boredom and lack of mental stimulation. I devoured that book, he gave me his textbooks to read as he was finishing another degree, i have often been told i am too smart or curious for my own good. Going to school to be a Neuroscientist/chemist. I am very young and have untreated adhd which is why i self medicated.
It’s ironic you say you didn’t find a cure, because that’s exactly what i want to find lol. I cured myself. It takes therapy and medication and then 2-3 years of abstinence for some. Not a cure for all tho. It works for me

[climagabriel]

Your book is really helping me in my own recovery. Thank you for sharing your story and amassed knowledge.

[davisx]

Quit smoking weed 5 months ago...im actually starting to feel human again...damn I smoked a lot of weed. Like a lot you guys.

[LaughnCry]

I like that she differentiates between acute use of marijuana and habitual use

[diegoambrosio]

Good lecture! It seems as depression is similar to the result of years of drug usage, but without having taken any. Question is: how to revert that?

[BlairBryngelson]

Just got her book NEVER ENOUGH. Glad I found her content!