Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong

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July 9, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Johann Hari: Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong 14:42 minutes · TEDGlobalLondon What really causes addiction -- to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do -- and if there might be a better way. As he shares in this deeply personal talk, his questions took him around the world, and unearthed some surprising and hopeful ways of thinking about an age-old problem. Watch now » Playlist of the Day 10 great talks to celebrate Black History Month These fascinating talks offer fresh perspectives on black identity, and fascinating insights on how to finally defeat racism. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:13:17 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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