In this episode, Dr. Amanda Ferguson takes a deep dive into understanding addiction and its connection to trauma with practicing psychiatrist of over 20 years, Dr. Bruce Lachter. Dr. Bruce explores this correlation and the similarities between the two as he explains that addiction is often the 'echo' of trauma and discusses the complicated issues surrounding addiction and its effects. Dr. Bruce shares his psychodynamic view of addiction as well as many resources to further our understanding including his recommended readings of: - V. S. Ramachandran: The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Quest for What Makes Us Human - Iain Mcgilchrist: The Master and His Emissary - Edward J. Khantzian: Understanding Addiction as Self Medication - Matthew Walker: Why We Sleep - Mark Lewis: The Biology of Desire - Why Addiction Is Not a Disease - Gabor Mate: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts To get in touch with Dr. Bruce Lachter you can contact him at his private practice on +61 2 8065 8377 And you can find his novel 'A Break in the Wall' on Amazon To find out more about Dr. Amanda Ferguson, you can visit her website at www.dramandaferguson.com.au Or connect with her on Facebook or LinkedIn