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Podcast 10, Early Trauma in Addiction, highlights the link between childhood trauma and addictions and describes the many ways in which trauma can manifest in an individual. The podcast illustrates how traumatic events can lead to a sensitized nervous system, and how exposure to trauma damages the limbic system, resulting in altered memory and emotional memory.

This is the tenth episode in a podcast series on Early Brain Development and Addiction for Undergraduate Medical Education.

This podcast series is based on lectures from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, a knowledge mobilization initiative designed to translate scientific research into policy and practice. The podcasts were developed by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada with guidance from a project advisory committee, and produced by Hugh Kellam and Colla MacDonald at the University of Ottawa. Narration was done by Hugh Kellam. This project was sponsored by the Norlien Foundation. Click here to access the complete podcast series.

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Podcast 9, Prevention, Intervention and Treatment of Addiction, highlights the fact that addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease and that, if its treatment is to achieve lasting success, it must be comprehensive and address the individual as a whole. The podcast describes the chronic disease management model of care and explains how a number of its principles can be applied in effective addiction intervention. It also describes the design and characteristics of a successful Physician Health Program.

This is the ninth episode in a podcast series on Early Brain Development and Addiction for Undergraduate Medical Education.

This podcast series is based on lectures from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, a knowledge mobilization initiative designed to translate scientific research into policy and practice. The podcasts were developed by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada with guidance from a project advisory committee, and produced by Hugh Kellam and Colla MacDonald at the University of Ottawa. Narration was done by Hugh Kellam. This project was sponsored by the Norlien Foundation. Click here to access the complete podcast series.

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Podcast 8, Different Kinds of Addiction, offers a definition of addiction. It highlights the neurobiology and behaviour patterns common to both substance and process addiction. The podcast also addresses concurrent addiction and the consequences of associated interactions.

This is the eigth episode in a podcast series on Early Brain Development and Addiction for Undergraduate Medical Education.

This podcast series is based on lectures from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, a knowledge mobilization initiative designed to translate scientific research into policy and practice. The podcasts were developed by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada with guidance from a project advisory committee, and produced by Hugh Kellam and Colla MacDonald at the University of Ottawa. Narration was done by Hugh Kellam. This project was sponsored by the Norlien Foundation. Click here to access the complete podcast series.

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Podcast 7, Intervention and Treatment in Children’s Mental Health, highlights the importance of level, supportive environments during childhood development; examines the negative consequences of maltreatment (such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and addiction), which can continue throughout life; and identifies treatment options involving healthcare professionals, parents and children exposed to toxic stress.

This is the seventh episode in a podcast series on Early Brain Development and Addiction for Undergraduate Medical Education.

This podcast series is based on lectures from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, a knowledge mobilization initiative designed to translate scientific research into policy and practice. The podcasts were developed by the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada with guidance from a project advisory committee, and produced by Hugh Kellam and Colla MacDonald at the University of Ottawa. Narration was done by Hugh Kellam. This project was sponsored by the Norlien Foundation. Click here to access the complete podcast series.

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