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Nick and Tom discuss different ways of thinking about addiction and why it matters for tackling one of the world's most important challenges.Show Notes: Common misconceptions about addiction The 3 fundamental addictive behaviors Are addicts fundamentally different than non-addicts? Is addiction a habit? Addiction, loss of control, and the gun-to-the-head test How important is self-control and willpower in overcoming addiction? Cravings, Urge Surfing (Alan Marlatt), and Confidence Transforming desire Addiction as a relationship, not a thing (Stanton Peele, Love and Addiction) Should we legalize and/or decriminalize recreational drugs? The world’s first self-help books (Nichomachean Ethics) Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies professionally vetted self-help books Addictive personalities Positive addictions Slips vs relapses and why the distinction matters The opposite of addiction is connection (John Hari) St. John’s College  How to help someone who’s struggling with addiction Smart Recovery Beyond Addiction Practical Recovery You can follow Tom and learn more about his work here: Website Book: Sex, Drugs, Gambling, and Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions Get the latest MindsaMics episodes as soon as they're releasedIf you enjoyed this episode of MindsaMics and want to get notified whenever new episodes are released, you can join Nick's free weekly newsletter here →