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: The Noble Nematode"
Recovery Discovery by Show Up and Stay
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5 months ago
Recovery Discovery | "Origins of Addiction: The Noble Nematode"
DeAnn and Craig discuss Craig's recent exploration into "A Brief History of Intelligence" by Max Bennett, which explores the evolution of intelligence and AI. Craig highlights the connection between AI advancements and our understanding of biological intelligence, using the example of the nematode worm, which has 302 neurons and exhibits simple forms of intelligence and addiction. They explore how nematodes' behavior can inform our understanding of substance use disorders, emphasizing the con...
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...
