Addiction Basics: The Human Operating System

Patient, Friends, and Family Education Material about the basics of Addiction: (This is a Rough Draft) Substance abuse becomes a coping strategy as addiction develops. Our former coping strategies fall into dis-use. As the learned dis-use of coping strategies progresses our ability to regulate our emotions becomes increasingly dependent on the substances we abuse. Having a clear understanding of how the mind generates emotions facilitates the development of more effective methods of emotional regulation. This video describes the mechanism and origin of consciousness, desire, and emotion. The basis of cognitive behavioral therapy and how learning to use more effective ideals, beliefs, and internal language results in less misery and more joy is reviewed. The benefits of internal balance is described. Disclaimer: this video is for education only and not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of any disease. The author makes no claims about the accuracy of this information. The author accepts no responsibility for how this material is used or misused. The information and material is to be used at your own risk.

Presenter: John Ewing, MD