Dr Julian Keats, a specialist in addiction medicine, explains some of the important ideas in addiction to help you make sense of your experiences and hopefully make some changes for the better in your life. If you've had problems with alcohol and drug use, if you're struggling with addiction, or if someone you love or care for is facing addiction... then this podcast is for you!
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Julian Keats Podcasts
Daily highlights from Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests.
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In this episode we discuss cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT. This is a particular form of psychological therapy that has been reliably shown to be of benefit in many conditions and is widely recommended as a first-line treatment for anxiety.By Julian Keats
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In this episode we discuss the formal diagnosis of anxiety disorders including phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and generalised anxiety disorder, as well as touching on obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.By Julian Keats
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Fear is a strong emotional and physiological response to an immediate and definite threat that leads to arousal and action, such as in the fight, flight or freeze response. Anxiety on the other hand is triggered by an anticipated threat. It can help motivate forward planning and preparation, but it can also get out of hand and lead to inappropriate…
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We all experience some stress at times, but chronic psychological stress and its effect on your nervous system and hormones can lead to a range of physical and mental health problems as well as increased levels of drug use and addiction.By Julian Keats
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A residential rehabilitation service is a place where a person goes to stay or live-in for a prolonged period (typically anywhere from a few months to maybe 6-12 months) in a drug-free group environment where there's various types of support or treatment to help them make a good start on the road to recovery from addiction and drug-related problems…
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Stopping drug use is only the beginning of recovery. To maintain that initial progress and make real inroads into addressing drug-related problems you also need to avoid slipping back to harmful drug use into the future. That's where relapse prevention becomes important.By Julian Keats
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The initial period of detoxification when drug use stops can be challenging and withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, irritability and sleep disturbance can be an issue. There are also some risks to be aware of. Knowing what to expect and having a plan how to manage withdrawal symptoms can improve the chances of not returning to drug use during thi…
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Alcohol and drug use can cause harm to individuals, families, the wider community and society as a whole. A comprehensive approach to these harms addresses not just the harmful effects themselves, but also the patterns of use and the factors influencing initial and ongoing use.By Julian Keats
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Ongoing regular drug use can lead to changes in the brain and nervous system that underlie the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Because people in addiction tend to use drugs more frequently, in greater amounts and for a longer period than experimental or casual users they are at greater risk of experiencing harmful consequences from…
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Once an individual has started experimenting with drugs and has some personal experience this can influence their decision whether to use again and move on to repeated use. If ongoing use is frequent and regular they may start to experience tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.By Julian Keats
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Why do people use drugs? The short answer is because they hope for some sort of beneficial effect. The long answer might depend on whether you are experimenting, whether you use regularly, or whether you're addicted.By Julian Keats
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Amanda chats about the latest series of 'The Good Karma Hospital'.By BBC Radio 2
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Noel Clarke & Ashley Walters and Will Gompertz
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13:33Noel and Ashley have a new series of Bulletproof and Will talks how The Arts are copingBy BBC Radio 2
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Julian Fellowes, Susan Calman and Coronavirus Factoids
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15:50Julian talks Belgravia, Susan chats the Great British Menu and factoids from Dr Hilary.By BBC Radio 2
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Neil Morrissey & Julie Graham, and Ronan Keating
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13:41Neil and Julie are in the Channel 5 thriller Penance and Ronan talks about his album 2020By BBC Radio 2
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John's got a farce, Gok looks good naked and Dr Hilary has his coronavirus update.By BBC Radio 2
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How Addiction, Dependence & Substance Use Disorders are Diagnosed
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19:04The term addiction is not typically used when making a formal diagnosis. The terms Substance Dependence or Substance Use Disorder are usually used instead and there are a number of signs or symptoms used to make these diagnoses.By Julian Keats
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Paddy looks ahead to Sport Relief 2020 and tries to explain how his show Catchpoint worksBy BBC Radio 2
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Laura Kuenssberg, Katya Adler, Adam Fleming and Chris Mason talk about their Newscast podcast and TV programme and country music star Tanya Tucker chats about her Grammy award-winning album, While I'm Livin'.By BBC Radio 2
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Martin Freeman & Daisy Haggard and Jo Whiley, Kate Bottley and Richie Anderson
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11:53Martin and Daisy have a new sitcom and Jo, Kate and Richie Dare2tri for Sport Relief.By BBC Radio 2
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Sue chats about the 'A Question of Sport' 2020 tour. Plus Mid Afternoon Mastermind.By BBC Radio 2
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Jo tells OJ Borg about her ITV series Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti.By BBC Radio 2
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All drugs of addiction affect chemicals in the brain involved in reward, motivation and self-control. Repeated, frequent drug use can lead to changes in the brain that disrupt our priorities and influence our behaviour.By Julian Keats
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Jane chats to OJ about her career and 2020 tour. Plus Mid Afternoon Mastermind.By BBC Radio 2
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Danielle de Niese & Chris Addison and Jazzie B
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14:17Danielle and Chris host the Glyndebourne Opera Cup and Jazzie B's got Soul II Soul shows.By BBC Radio 2
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Sara's written Til The Cows Come Home and Julian's off on his Born To Mince tour.By BBC Radio 2
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James has released American Standard and Tracey's written Another Planet.By BBC Radio 2
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Alistair's off on his The Piano Show UK tour and Dr Hilary discusses coronavirus.By BBC Radio 2
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Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes - The Shires discuss their 4th album Good Years.By BBC Radio 2
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Vic & Bob have a TV show, Huey Lewis has new album and Nikki Fox talks take-away foodBy BBC Radio 2
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David Soul talks music and Kathy Burke & Scott Graham have a new playBy BBC Radio 2
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Jason Watkins & Tala Gouveia and Miracle Chance & Joe Iconis
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13:45Jason & Tala on their new ITV drama, plus Miracle & Joe talk new musical 'Be More Chill'.By BBC Radio 2
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Jennifer Saunders and Jax Jones, Martin Solveig & RAYE
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14:55Jennifer chats about her new stage role, and Jax, Martin & RAYE discuss their new single.By BBC Radio 2
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Discussing Radio 2 At The Palladium: Bruno Tonioli Presents Joseph Calleja & Carly Paoli.By BBC Radio 2
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Michael Ball & Alfie Boe and Sir Chris Hoy
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16:54Alfie and Michael are Back Together in cinemas and motorsport is Chris's Dream Job.By BBC Radio 2
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Paul talks about 'Hairspray' and Allan from the Hollies chats about his solo album.By BBC Radio 2
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Charlie and Daisy May Cooper and Jo Whiley
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15:47Charlie and Daisy May star in the final series of 'This Country' and Jo chats BRITs 2020.By BBC Radio 2
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Michael Morpurgo & Noah Schnapp and Jon Snow
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13:55Michael & Noah discuss Waiting For Anya and Jon has some Very Hard Questions.By BBC Radio 2
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Bill's starring as ‘Mr Henry Woodhouse’ in the 2020 film of Jane Austen's 'Emma'.By BBC Radio 2
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Jon Culshaw is touring and Paul McKenna talks relationships with his new bookBy BBC Radio 2
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Barry has more Forgotten Musical Masterpieces and Emilo discusses his film The Public.By BBC Radio 2
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Tim chats about his Plastic Elvis tour and Joe's heading on the road as Frank Spencer.By BBC Radio 2
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OJ Borg sits in with Ben Forster and Robson Green
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16:07Ben chats about The Best Of The West End show and Robson talks about Grantchester.By BBC Radio 2
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OJ Borg sits in with Paul Tonkinson and Marcus Brigstocke
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18:28Paul chats about his book and Marcus plays Mid Afternoon Mastermind.By BBC Radio 2
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Clara chats about her podcast and Mid Afternoon Mastermind with Frank Cottrell-Boyce.By BBC Radio 2
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Timmy's written Utterly Brilliant and Jack's cookbook is Vegan (ish).By BBC Radio 2
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Lulu, Margot Robbie and Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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16:41Lulu tells of her Palladium gig and Margot and Mary talk the new Harley Quinn movieBy BBC Radio 2
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Tom's starring in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.By BBC Radio 2
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Mark King and Claudia Winkleman & Professor Tanya Byron
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11:41Mark's playing the London Palladium for Radio 2 and Claudia & Tanya have a podcast.By BBC Radio 2
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Michael's headlining the 6Music Festival and Kate's book is Fitter, Happier, Healthier.By BBC Radio 2
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