Episode 30: On the psychoanalysis of addictive disorders

Addiction is one of the most widespread forms of mental illness. However, it is also burdened with many stigmas, and those suffering from it are often stigmatized. Treating it is considered difficult. But why do people become addicted? Can anyone become an addict? What is the psychological function of addictive behavior? This episode is an introduction to the psychoanalytic understanding of addictive disorders, focusing especially on the unconscious dynamics of shame and guilt. Support us on Patreon and get the scripts to the episodes: Our youtube-channel: Visit our website: Donation via Paypal:

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Episode 30: On the psychoanalysis of addictive disorders is an episode from Lives of the Unconscious. A Podcast on Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy by Cécile Loetz & Jakob Mueller.

This episode is 33:13 long.

This episode was published on Sep 16, 2022.

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