"Cutting-edge research reveals that the biomarkers linked to substance use disorders and mental health conditions can now be identified, isolated, and measured in our DNA.
Why is this significant? Recognizing that addiction is best understood as a biological condition forever changes how we perceive, treat, and manage mental health and substance use disorders. What if you knew you had a genetic propensity for addiction? How would that impact the decisions you make?
Dr. Evelyn Higgins, an international expert in the epidemiology of addiction, argues that genetic testing is a vital treatment resource that can change the lens through which society views addiction, and inspire communities to talk openly about mental health and addiction from a solutions-oriented perspective. https://www.wiredforaddiction.com/ Evelyn Higgins Ted Talk on Youtube. • What Is Epigenetics? | Epigenetics Pa...
Our purpose is to educate and inspire as we have been by the world of recovery.
Educate the world on addiction recovery.
Explain how the 12 steps are practiced on a daily basis.
Help remove the current stigmas and bias against addiction.
Save lives by making the world of recovery relatable.
Creating a safe place for people to connect and relate to one another.
Having fun and enjoying life one day at a time.
Build a continuing platform of resources and content for all to share. https://f3recovery.org"
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - Intro (Commercial: His House)
6:22 - Epigenetics
9:27 - Evelyn Higgins
14:18 - Diagnosing
20:52 - Wired for Addiction
27:35 - Four Pillars of Health
28:33 - Process addictions
34:53 - The Science
40:29 - Addiction markers
49:00 - Evelyn's circuit speaking
56:00 - Keep them medicated
1:00:51 - Call to Action
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