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ADDICTION IN THE BRAIN

Watch Dr Jurd’s talk covering addiction and the brain presented at The Sydney Retreat here

Dr Jurd advocates strongly for 12-step facilitated recovery for recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. He considers the Sydney Retreat to be one of his most significant achievements.

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ADDICTION AND THE BRAIN

Every week at The Sydney Retreat, guests attend a discussion with addiction medicine specialist, Dr Stephen Jurd. In his Addiction and the Brain lecture series, Dr Jurd hears one question over and over again – Why can’t I moderate my drinking and drug use like everyone else? The answer pertains to a small and ancient part of our brains known as the reward pathway. And this part of the brain reacts differently among addicts and alcoholics.

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