Ep. 51 - Addiction is a Relationship with Dr. Nathan Smith, Director of Research at Kindbridge Research Institute

Adam gets a promotion and hits another jackpot. Adam sits down with Dr. Nathan Smith, Executive Director of Research at Kindbridge Research Institute. Growing up as an affected loved one — his uncle’s struggle with substance use brought him into AA meetings as a young boy, offering support from the sidelines. Following in his parents’ footsteps as academics, he dedicated his career to understanding addiction, with a special focus on gambling. In Part 1 of a 2-part conversation, he breaks down how addiction is defined, explains the importance of peer-reviewed research, and shares insights from his early work in the gambling addiction space.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Cold Open - Adam's Story
• 8:43 Interview with Dr. Nathan Smith
• 10:53 Growing Up With An Addict, Going to AA Meetings with his Uncle
• 17:42 Military and Addiction, Defining Addiction, Following in his Parents Footsteps
• 30:03 First Job in Gambling Addiction, Reading Peer-Reviewed Literature
• 46:55 Mental Health and the Magic Pill
• 57:01 That Being Said...