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In S2E3 of Mindful Dialogues, Ranjit Singh, a counsellor from the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) shares his powerful story of recovery and resilience. From his first drink and arrest to navigating relapse after 17 years clean, Ranjit dives deep into how childhood experiences shape us, how addiction changes the brain, and why recovery is never a solo journey.

Ranjit is joined by our host, Dr Lambert Low, Chief of the Addiction Medicine department at IMH. Together, they explore the clinical side of addiction, shedding light on how addiction affects the brain and the various factors that contribute to this complex issue.

💬 Tune in to hear insights on how families can support their loved ones through addiction and the support available at NAMS.

1:50 - How a person's background can affect their self-esteem and coping mechanisms
3:28 - The first drink of alcohol and how it changed him
5:23 - His first arrest and stay in a Drug Rehabilitation Centre (DRC)
8:07 - Support offered in recovery settings
10:03 - Getting in touch with one's emotions
11:50 - Is addiction a choice? How does it change the brain?
13:19 - Adverse Childhood Experiences and thought distortions
14:56 - Recovery cannot be done alone
15:28 - Facing a relapse after 17 years of going clean
17:41 - Families seek understanding about why their loved ones relapse
21:02 - Parents should engage their children and stay aware
22:48 - Address guilt and fear from substance abuse at an early stage
24:00 - Help offered at National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) for patients
25:58 - How families can learn to support their loved ones going through addiction
29:17 - Can anything be considered an addiction? What are the common behavioural addictions?
31:16 - How do you define an addiction?
32:09 - Do people have a choice in having an addiction?
37:43 - The role of triggers in relapses
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🎙️ About Mindful Dialogues

In the Mindful Dialogues podcast, we discuss mental health issues closest to the hearts of people of Singapore. Tune in to hear real stories and discussions with mental health experts, caregivers, and persons with lived experience. Join us as we spark important conversations on mental health, lend support to those in recovery and empower listeners to make positive changes in life. Pull up a chair and take a seat. Let’s navigate these complex issues together!

Join our hosts Peer Support Specialist Noora Juma'at and Dr Lambert, Chief of Addiction Medicine for season two, where we explore family dynamics, psychotherapy, addiction and youth mental health.

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