To effectively address addiction, it's important to help individuals recognize when their state is shifting towards substance use, allowing for intervention before the behavior becomes inevitable. This requires a deep understanding of their mental and emotional states.

Neuroscience offers tools that can support addiction treatment, but they must be structured and aggregated effectively.

Addiction treatment is complex and requires multiple elements, with personal contributions being the most crucial.

To help someone in recovery, we need to understand their biological, psychological, and social factors to create a clear picture of their situation.

Many addiction treatments fail because they don't provide the evidence and tools necessary for understanding addiction and effective recovery.

Addiction treatment should be widely available immediately when people need it, with compassion and effective care, similar to how other health conditions are treated.

Those affected by addiction need science-based treatment, compassion, and a shift in societal perception to view addiction as a health issue rather than a moral failing. I think about how much time I lost with people I loved because of the tough love model, where I thought I shouldn't see them until they stopped using or drinking. You miss out on precious moments that you can't get back.

Research is underway to establish biomarkers that can predict mitochondrial dysfunction and potentially identify children at risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.

People in recovery from severe addiction possess a hard-won wisdom that can benefit everyone, emphasizing adaptive ways to achieve dopamine balance.