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99 Marc Lewis - Why Addiction Is Not a Disease

99 Marc Lewis - Why Addiction Is Not a Disease

FromInquiring Minds


99 Marc Lewis - Why Addiction Is Not a Disease

FromInquiring Minds

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Marc Lewis is a neuroscientist, professor of developmental psychology, and author of the new book The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease. On the show this week we talk to Lewis about the biology of addiction—and what it does to our brains.
Released:
Aug 21, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Each week Inquiring Minds brings you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science, politics, and society collide.We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We endeavor to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters with weekly coverage of the latest headlines and probing discussions with leading scientists and thinkers.