In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery. Dr. Ngo breaks down: Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones...
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In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery. Dr. Ngo breaks down: Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones...
Recovery Discovery | Origins of Addiction: Kahneman and "Murderbot"
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and Stay
40 minutes
3 months ago
Recovery Discovery | Origins of Addiction: Kahneman and "Murderbot"
In our follow-up to our "Noble Nematode" episode, we move into part 2 of our conversation on the origins of addiction. Craig brings in Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking Fast and Slow," which differentiates between the subconscious (System 1) and conscious (System 2) mind as a framework. Craig admits to his compulsive behavior around sweets, even when he tries to resist. They explore how trauma and emotional states can trigger addictive behaviors, and how understanding these mechanisms can aid in re...
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and Stay
In this episode of Recovery Discovery, hosts DeAnn and Craig talk with Dr. Quyen Ngo, clinical psychologist and Director of the Butler Center for Research at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Together, they explore the science behind addiction treatment, why recovery support must extend far beyond discharge, and how technology—from wearables to AI—might shape the future of long-term recovery. Dr. Ngo breaks down: Why addiction is a chronic brain disease, not a moral failingThe “danger zones...
