Punjab is struggling with drugs, but what actually happens inside the brain that makes quitting so hard?

In this Punjabi podcast we unpack the psychology and neuroscience of addiction with compassion, not judgment.

In this episode you will learn:

- Why people develop addictions, including emotional pain, childhood adversity and stress

- How friends, family influence and normalization shape substance use

- What dopamine and dependence do to the brain and why quitting can feel impossible

- Why shame, judgment and isolation can make recovery harder

- How parents and families can support recovery with understanding

This conversation was recorded before the recent k**ling of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab. We have added a short respectful tribute in this upload. This episode is not an investigation into that incident, trafficking networks or political accountability.

This is educational material, not individual medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, please contact a qualified doctor, psychiatrist or de-addiction centre in your area.

Research studies and scientific clarifications:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vuIUekzmjuG7j1KmjevAv3SxAcL0VWuZ/view?usp=drive_link

More from Jeevan Jaanch Podcast - psychology, philosophy and science in Punjabi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOh2mFf3jHQw

#🩺 HELP & SUPPORT RESOURCES | ਮਦਦ ਅਤੇ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ

ਜੇ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਜਾਂ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਕੋਈ ਆਪਣਾ ਨਸ਼ੇ ਦੀ ਸਮੱਸਿਆ ਨਾਲ ਜੂਝ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਮਦਦ ਲੈਣ ਤੋਂ ਸੰਕੋਚ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ। ਨਸ਼ੇ ਦੀ ਲਤ ਦਾ ਇਲਾਜ ਸੰਭਵ ਹੈ। ਕਿਸੇ ਯੋਗ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਜਾਂ ਨਸ਼ਾ ਮੁਕਤੀ ਮਾਹਿਰ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ।

🇮🇳 INDIA / PUNJAB

- National Drug De-addiction Helpline: 14446 — Counselling and treatment referrals.

- Tele-MANAS: 14416 — Free, 24/7 mental health support.

- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: https://nmba.dosje.gov.in

🇨🇦 CANADA / ONTARIO

- ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 — Free, confidential, 24/7 information and referrals for addiction and mental health treatment.

- Website: https://connexontario.ca

- Mental health or suicide crisis: Call or text 988 (Canada).

🇺🇸 UNITED STATES

- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 — Substance-use treatment information and referrals.

- Find treatment: https://findtreatment.gov

🚨 EMERGENCY

For an overdose, serious withdrawal symptoms, or immediate danger, seek emergency medical help. Call 112 in India or 911 in Canada/USA.

Important: This podcast is for education and awareness. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Withdrawal from alcohol or certain sedatives can be dangerous without medical supervision.

ਮਦਦ ਮੰਗਣਾ ਕਮਜ਼ੋਰੀ ਨਹੀਂ, ਸਿਹਤਯਾਬੀ ਵੱਲ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਕਦਮ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ।

~ Jeevan Jaanch Podcast

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