Dr. Gabor Maté and Nikki Myers: Addiction, Trauma, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

Addiction is a widespread problem, affecting many lives and families. Traditional Western medicine often isolates addiction from social and economic challenges, viewing it as an individual issue rather than one connected to the broader context of a person’s life. But far from being just a personal predisposition or habit, addiction is closely intertwined with social determinants like class, gender, economic status, and race.
In this insightful interview, Dr. Gabor Maté and Nikki Myers discuss how a society that prioritizes material pursuits over genuine human needs and spiritual values contributes to the development of addiction. Join them in this enlightening conversation as they present emerging insights on addiction and explore what it truly means to create cultures of prevention.
This conversation originally appeared at Give Back Yoga Foundation's 2023 Yoga and Recovery Symposium. Head to the link in our bio for more.