Is a Drinking Problem Genetic? Interview with Dr. Evelyn Higgens

Are we wired for addiction? What role do genetics play in our drinking? How can we use our biology to overcome addiction?

Dr. Evelyn Higgens answers these questions and more in this episode of the podcast. Dr. Higgens is the Founder and CEO of Wired For Addiction- a company Specializing in the biological component of mental health and addiction recovery. She is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of addiction. She is a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, and Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management. With 35 years in clinical practice, Dr. Higgins has designated over 16 years to Research and Development in the science of addiction recovery.

We talk about:

• Addiction being a disease
• What addiction biomarkers are looking for
• How we can use biology to treat addiction and other mental disorders
• Anyone can become addicted to drinking or any substance or behavior
• What makes alcohol someone’s “thing” to be addicted to
• How we can use science to change stigma
• And more!

Find Dr. Higgens and Wired for Addiction:

www.wiredforaddiction.com
Instagram: @wiredforaddiction

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