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How to stop a addiction

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How to stop a addiction

Addiction affects millions worldwide, yet many recovery approaches fail by treating it as a willpower issue rather than a brain disorder. This plan combines neuroscience with practical strategies to help anyone struggling with addiction understand their condition and build sustainable recovery skills.

ByCommunity User
2 h 24 m
11 coursesUpdated 15 hours ago
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How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn How to stop a addiction with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering How to stop a addiction.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand addiction as a brain disorder through neuroscience perspectives
  • Identify personal triggers and implement evidence-based recovery techniques
  • Develop skills to rewire neural pathways and interrupt automatic behaviors
  • Build a sustainable recovery plan with practical relapse prevention strategies
  • Create a fulfilling post-addiction life based on authentic connection and purpose

Explore the fundamentals of addiction as a brain disorder rather than a moral failing, and learn how neuroscience can reshape your perspective on recovery.

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The Addiction Paradox: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Brain Hijacking

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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

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Addiction: When Your Brain Gets Hijacked

Explore addiction as a brain disorder rather than a character flaw, examining how substances and behaviors alter brain chemistry and why some people are more vulnerable than others.

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Discover evidence-based approaches to breaking addiction patterns, from understanding emotional triggers to implementing practical techniques for lasting change.

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Lena and Eli explore the neuroscience behind addiction and evidence-based recovery strategies, sharing powerful personal stories that prove the brain's remarkable ability to heal and transform through comprehensive treatment and community support.

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Learn specific methods to rewire neural pathways, interrupt automatic behaviors, and rebuild your brain's natural reward system for sustainable recovery.

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Discover how tech companies, food manufacturers, and others exploit your brain chemistry to keep you hooked on scrolling, sugar, porn, and alcohol—and learn the neuroscience-backed strategies to reclaim control.

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