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The Alcohol Recovery Show

Antonia Ryan

Released: 2025-07-04

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Released: 2025-07-04

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Episode 64 - Beyond Willpower: Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder as a Brain Disease

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For too long, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) has been misunderstood as a failure of willpower—but science tells a different story. In this episode, we dive into the neurological basis of addiction, exploring how AUD rewires the brain and why overcoming it requires more than sheer determination. We’ll debunk myths, highlight the role of medical and psychological support, and offer insight into what real recovery looks like. If you’ve ever wondered why quitting alcohol feels impossible for some, this episode is for you.

Find out about the free resources and all our books available at winspress.com.

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References for today's episode:

Koob, G. F., & Volkow, N. D. (2016). Neurobiology of addiction: A neurocircuitry analysis. The Lancet Psychiatry, 3(8), 760-773. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(16)00104-

Volkow, N. D., Koob, G. F., & McLellan, A. T. (2016). Neurobiologic advances from the brain disease model of addiction. New England Journal of Medicine, 374(4), 363-371. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra151148

Goldstein, R. Z., & Volkow, N. D. (2011). Dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex in addiction: Neuroimaging findings and clinical implications. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 12(11), 652-669. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn311

Bechara, A. (2005). Decision making, impulse control and loss of willpower to resist drugs: A neurocognitive perspective. Nature Neuroscience, 8(11), 1458-1463. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn158

McLellan, A. T., Lewis, D. C., O'Brien, C. P., & Kleber, H. D. (2000). Drug dependence, a chronic medical illness: Implications for treatment, insurance, and outcomes evaluation. JAMA, 284(13), 1689-1695. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.284.13.168.

Marlatt, G. A., & Donovan, D. M. (2005). Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors. Guilford Press.

Episode ID: 1000715657356

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Release Date: 04/07/2025, 04:30:00

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For anyone who wants to follow practical, actionable steps to achieve their dream of having a healthy, happy life, free from any form of alcohol dependence. Lewis David and Antonia Ryan are the authors behind WinsPress.com. The WinsPress books on recovery – including the international bestsellers 'The 10-Day Alcohol Detox Plan', 'Alcohol and You' and 'Mindfulness for Alcohol Recovery' – have helped tens of thousands of people end their unhealthy relationship with drinking. With compassion, acceptance and understanding, Antonia and Lewis invite you to ask questions, share experience, engage as a community and be inspired to live a full life liberated from the grip of alcohol.

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