By Vanita Dahia
| Welcome to our November 2024 Newsletter! Alchemy of Health 38 – Dopamine and Natural Addiction Recovery Our first Monday of the month Alchemy of Health webinar will be postponed this month due to very special family time. Please join me to the next which will be the 38th Alchemy of Health Webinar on the topic of “Dopamine and Natural Addiction Recovery” on Monday 18th November 2024 at 7:00pm. The Neuroscience of Addiction : Understand the science behind Dopamine’s effect on urges and explore natural pathways 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 |
| Mental Health Series As part of the Mental Health Series, you may wish to see some of the past webinars and resources here. The Biology Behind Mental Health: Understanding the Brain Neurotransmitter Balance for Optimal Mental Health |
| I encourage you to register on Eventbrite at https://alchemyofhealth38.eventbrite.com.au Once you have registered for “Dopamine and Natural Addiction Recovery” Webinar on Zoom and when you receive the confirmation email, you will be able to click on a blue link to add the event and the Zoom link to your online calendar. It is great if you can attend live, but if life gets in the way and you have registered to attend, I will send you a link to the recording that you can access with my compliments, for 48 hours after the live event. You may also access the recording and receive presentation slides at any time in the future with all of the other Alchemy of Health webinars at https://vanitadahia.com/courses/ |
| Any Suggestions? If you have any specific topics you would like me to discuss during these webinars, please reply to this email. Health Chat If you’d like to discuss your health with me, you may book a complimentary 10 minute discovery call or an online consultation Vanita Dahia https://vanitadahia.com |