Gabor Mate MD speaks on roots of addictions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpHiFqXCYKc

Gabor addresses brain development, chemicals, hormones and addiction.

Gabor has authored four books: 

* In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction 

* Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers (co-authored with developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld)

* When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress 

* Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder.

I encourage you to go listen to Gabor Mate or Gordon Neufeld present, next time you have the opportunity.