Why some of us are addicts | Robert Lefever | TEDxWarwickSalon

Addiction is a disease that tells us we aren’t sick. That’s one of the truest things I’ve heard in my 9 months of sobriety. This guy is awesome btw!!

Nothing like hearing an addict speak about addicts. This guy is spot on and very pleasant to listen to, in his manner. Very enjoyable.

I'm exactly like this man. qualified therapist in the field. I'm also getting through a relapse. addiction is a beast.

At last someone who knows addiction! Thank you.

This has been one of my favorite talks on addiction. This man made the most sense.

I tend to lend more credit to the view by which addiction's root cause lays with childhood trauma. Thanks for sharing this.

Dr. Robert Lefever . Presented the best understanding of addiction and his approach should be the model of the right way to withdraw from addictions.

I agree with a lot, but I think an important aspect missing from this is generational trauma. If you have grown up in a home of addicts you don't generally learn, nor will you be taught by your parents by example, about how to approach emotional dilemmas. I believe this has a profound impact on us as we enter our teens and adulthood.

This man was surely a fearsome thing to behold in his prime.

I’m so impressed w this articulate man. Thank you for giving me hope and understanding

What profound words, this ted talk is severely under appreciated!

Workaholism is also an addiction. This addiction is rewarded by our society, especially in medicine.

I am a recovering addict for alcohol, nicotine and opioids. I have been clean & sober for 6 years now. I reccomend the 12 steps program to anyone- regardless of addiction or what type of addiction.

I have been addicted to many things and substances.....only way I was able to deal with myself.....until I discovered myself over years of work and research... I am healthier now than ever at about 40 years old....I.have migraines (my first addiction, to oxycontin)......then many other things all stemming from that addiction at the start.....other addictions and meds to combat other effects of meds. Which lead to smoking, depression and suicide thoughts. I am 38, non smoker after 20 years of smoking, no drinking in years.... But I do use thc at night when needed. Good luck people. You are your worst enemy.....be friends instead....you will come out better, and alive.

Love the Addict. Hate the Addiction. 💗

People have a strong desire to angrily blame addicts. It seems like it makes them feel like they are strong people because they aren't addicted. While, in reality, they probably are addicted to something, just not drugs or alcohol. People have a nasty desire to try to feel good about themselves by condemning others.

wonderful approach ! And a different point of view, compared with all that I have heard about addictions. And all these various teachings allow us to come closer and closer to the core of the problem. I've heard very interesting things on TEDx talks, and I'm gratefull to all of you. I'm myself a discreet addict therapist, and I agree with you: addicts, just like gifted children, have to be understood and not judged, and it is impossible to understand with the conscious mind only, and without feeling it deeply. You don't learn feelings in books or at university... Thank you for sharing your experience :-)

lefever, owner of the rehab i went to. 3 times. now 16 years clean. must have helped somehow. (guys if you are sick...stay home).

Boy am I grateful for the ability to forget.

Group therapy is key! Getting a sponsor is groundbreaking for a narcotic addict.