Alchemy of Health Webinar Series – Dopamine and Natural Addiction Recovery
The Neuroscience of Addiction. Understand the science behind Dopamine’s effect on urges and explore natural paths to recovery.
Why is it important?
Addiction is a dependence on a substance or activity even if you know that it causes you harm. is a to do an activity or use a substance. This strong physical or psychological urge leads to a compulsive dependence which affects neurobiological balance in the brain impacting daily life.
Neurotransmitters, including dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, and GABA, play pivotal roles in reward pathways and addiction development.
This webinar delves into the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction, with a particular focus on the role of dopamine. Addictive substances and behaviours stimulate the release of excessive dopamine, creating intense pleasure and reinforcing addiction which, in time, decreases dopamine receptors and tolerance. This altered brain chemistry contributes to compulsive cravings and difficulty quitting the addiction.
We will explore how this neurotransmitter, essential for reward and motivation, becomes hijacked in addiction, leading to cravings and compulsive behaviours.
We will discuss the potential of natural interventions in addressing addictions that target neurotransmitter systems, reduce cravings, and promote lasting recovery. Discover how balancing neurotransmitters can restore balance to the brain and reclaim control over your life.
Learning outcomes
In this webinar, you will learn:
➡ the nature and types of addictions
➡ the addiction cycle of craving, bingeing, withdrawal, guilt, and repeat
➡ Dopamine dynamics in addiction
➡ the role of neurotransmitters in craving, addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms
➡ effective strategies for overcoming addiction
Content
Video Recording – Dopamine and Natural Addiction Recovery
Presentation slides – Dopamine and Natural Addiction Recovery
Certificate of Attendance
This offering provides CPD continuing professional development credits. Certificate of Attendance is available upon request.
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