Understanding Addiction: Part 1

Addiction is a complex disease - one that is commonly misunderstood. What is an addiction? Why do they occur? How does it hijack the brain? How can an addiction be treated? What are some common myths about addiction? Who is Addictus and why is he relevant to addiction? In this episode, we explore all of these questions and more in PART 1. Also, stay tuned for PART 2 on Monday, as Mike and Arushi interview a special guest about addiction. If you have any questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at [email protected]. Crisis lines Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents. TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville) ​ Hope for Wellness Helpline (For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages) Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/185lbYCz6mwFzf1Fsaim2xV-QbSpJWvriMX5kdkH1HUc/edit?usp=sharing Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA) Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/ Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.