Understanding Addiction 101 (with Dr. Tamang) – Ep. 71

He says “med school Stephen” had no interest in addiction and recovery services, but several years after earning his M.D., this doctor with a heart for humanity saw a need for expanded treatment options in Rapid City, SD, and he took action. The co-hosts welcome Dr. Stephen Tamang of Monument Health into The Escape Pod to discuss hard drugs, how they hijack the brain, and why escaping these addictions is so challenging.   Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers: Topic #1         :30              Introducing Stephen Tamang, M.D. Topic #2     18:06             Treating addictions at Project Recovery Topic #3     29:18             Can an addict’s brain be re-rewired for the better? Topic #4     38:05             Dr. Tamang talks community/societal challenges Topic #5     57:43             Escapism, co-host-style!                Resources & Links The Least of Us (by Sam Quinones)   Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more. https://www.escapepod.live   Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts? General mail: justbecause@escapepod.live Submit listener stories: escapeartist@escapepod.live   On Social Media  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EscapePod.traumedy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escape_pod_podcast/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Escape_Pod_podcast/videos