DANA POINT, Calif. - July 24, 2020 - (Newswire.com)
Dana Point Rehab Campus has launched a new video series addressing the science of addiction, featuring Dr. Lawrence Tucker, Medical Director of Dana Point Rehab Campus and Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Tucker's series will cover various topics such as risk factors of addiction, the role of therapy in treatment, and the psychological factors involved in addiction. Dr. Tucker has been practicing in the field pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders and addiction medicine for over a decade, and uses a holistic model to treat addiction which incorporates sobriety, exercise, diet, therapy, supplements, as well as psychopharmacological therapies.
“The development of addiction is different for everybody,” Dr. Tucker explains. “The reason for a person to be addicted to a drug is different for everyone. It looks different, it feels different, and thus it needs to be treated differently.”
In the bi-monthly video series, Dr. Tucker will cover topics and questions related to addiction such as understanding of how addictive substances affect the brain. “The brain is hardwired to seek rewards,” says Dr. Tucker. “Addictive drugs hijack this system and create powerful desires that mimic survival needs.” This psychological hijacking particularly impacts the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain involved in judgment, decision-making, and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions.
There is a common misconception that substance use is a choice and that addicts can simply choose to discontinue drug use. However, research on the biology of addiction shows that addictive substances can hijack and even destroy key parts of the brain involved in complex cognitive behavior. Dr. Tucker places great emphasis on healthy-lifestyle and risk-reduction behaviors, as it can provide patients with a greater sense of control over their individual life circumstances and increase the amount of evidence-based protective factors that can help maintain sobriety and prevent relapse.
Watch for new Dr. Tucker episodes to be posted on the 1st and 15th of every month on the Dana Point Rehab Campus website and YouTube channel.
Dana Point Rehab Campus provides care with a comprehensive approach that treats withdrawal symptoms as well as looking at other issues that contribute to substance abuse, which can include psychological, biological, cultural, environmental, social, and physiological factors. Its mission is to provide the spirit of healing and power of possibility to individuals with substance use disorders. The upscale residential treatment center was designed specifically for people who want privacy, exclusivity, and the very best in drug and alcohol addiction treatment.
Call 949-239-7557 or visit the website today to learn more about drug rehab programs available at Dana Point Rehab Campus.
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