This episode looks at the science of addiction; What is addiction, what causes addiction and how can we treat addiction? We also discuss mental health issues and how they can have a huge impact on ones tendency to struggle with addiction problems.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/hGUEoRSbYjQ
Manny Nsien is a Master of Health Care Administration and the CEO of Ripple Ranch Recovery Centre. Manny has devoted his life to helping people find treatment for chronic issues like mental health and substance abuse.
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Ripple Ranch Recovery Centre Website
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Smoking Addiction in Parents and Children Research
https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2015.302775
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