Dr. Mate discusses the connection between early childhood trauma and all forms of addiction. Dr. Maté renowned addiction expert, calls for a compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or others. Dr. Maté believes that the source of addiction is not to be found in genes but in early childhood environment. In Realm of Hungry Ghosts, his most recent book draws on cutting-edge science and real life stories that all addictions originate in trauma and emotional loss..
0:00 Opening
3:33 Journey to Becoming a Medical Doctor and the Connection Between Addiction and Trauma
5:25 Addiction is Not a Mystery
7:05 Working in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver
9:25 Doing My Own Therapeutic Work and the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
12:45 Rational Decision Making Goes Offline
15:30 Why Do They Commit Crime?
17:30 Medically Assisted Treatment
20:00 Harm Reduction, Accepting People Where They Are, and, the Impact of Trauma Healing Effects
24:20 Are People Getting the Right Training to Address Trauma?
26:00 3 Take Aways for Taking Action!
27:44 Getting to Know the Guest