
This section covers the biochemistry of addiction including the three different brains inherent in humanity, a detailed discussion of the neurotransmitters involved in addiction, and the idea of Newton’s Law and homeostasis.
The issue of chemical tolerance and the development of addiction are delineated. The defense mechanisms supporting addiction are discussed and the grief process of stopping the chemical life is also discussed.
This section defines codependency and exposes the chemical dependent/codependent game where the addict’s internal civil war is projected onto the codependent or enabler.
Abuse and addiction are specified in this section by their characteristics, symptoms, and dynamics.
The development of both addiction and abstinence are discussed in detail. The balance wheel of life that supports homeostasis and abstinence is also presented.
After abstinence, it is important to understand how to keep sober and avoid relapse.
Conclusion to the chemical dependence lecture.
The individual, social, and financial cost of chemical dependence is immense. This DVD course is aimed at demystifying this condition and charts a clear path to recovery for each of the individuals and the entire family. Many of the concepts in this video are the new and innovative thoughts of the author.
This course focuses on the chemistry behind chemical dependence, the symptoms of the condition, how the problem develops and is maintained and how abstinence is best achieved.