What is the disease of addiction and Substance Abuse?What is addiction? Want to know how it affects you? Dr. Richard Bradlow and Dr. Ferghal Armstrong tackle this in the first episode of "Substance Stories." They define drug addiction and substance use disorder, explain its roots, and clarify how it differs from dependency.You’ll learn about the psychological, biological, and social causes behind substance abuse. Mental health plays a big role too. They share recovery stories—like Vietnam veterans beating alcohol struggles and a powerful quote from Heath Ledger’s father. Addiction isn’t just dependence—it’s an unhealthy tie to substances.Expect practical insights, real examples, and hope from those who’ve overcome it. How does mental health shape your fight with addiction?#AddictionAwareness #MentalHealth #SubstanceAbuse #RecoveryJourney #PublicHealth #TraumaInformedCare #StigmaReduction #HealthEducation #BiopsychosocialModel

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