Rumination and Retaliation- How Alcohol Changes the Way Our Brain Regulates Emotions

[@Rick40years]

Great. Do you think that it is a problem before addiction to alcohol or the result of the addiction?

[@soberpowered]

Probably both. It could be a vulnerability that makes us more likely to use alcohol to cope and then heavy drinking worsens the problem

[@johenderson3742]

Great question.

[@mikelobrien]

I'm wondering if it's the addiction level or early childhood conditioning and/or inherited traits that cause the differences in the reaction?

[@soberpowered]

I would say both contribute. If you’re interested, episode 48 of my podcast is about whether addiction is genetic or a learned behavior. You can listen here www.soberpowered.com/listen

[@johenderson3742]

Great question. When I think about everyone I know with an alcohol problem, ALL of them had childhood trauma.

[@septimus1306]

Well..... there's a link between alcohol issues and ADHD

[@soberpowered]

Yes, there is an episode 145 of my podcast is all about the link between ADHD and alcohol use disorder. It’s not on KZbin but you can listen here www.soberpowered.com/listen

[@baldersn4474]

Certainly is ! I'm living proof at 52 still waiting to get diagnosed for adult ADHD..2 year waiting list in UK :-/

[@baldersn4474]

​@@soberpoweredyes that was really good thanks resonated with me !