Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
#128 What does the treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder look like?
#128 What does the treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder look like?
#128 What does the treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder look like?
Sunday 15th January 2023
Dive into PTSD treatment with Dr. Wiplove Lamba and Jean-Paul Michael as they explore trauma-informed care, CPT, and more on 'Captain Hooked'.
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Get the buttons here!PTSD Treatment: Practical Insights from Captain Hooked's Addiction Project
And it's a little bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. So sometimes the mental illness can make you more likely to use substances.
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), especially when substance use is involved? This episode of 'Captain Hooked: The Addiction Project' is here to shed some light. Hosted by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove Lamba and case manager Jean-Paul Michael, the episode dives deep into the complexities of PTSD treatment, offering a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experiences.
The hosts kick things off by revisiting trauma-informed care, the basics of taking a trauma history, and the essentials of Seeking Safety, a stage 1 treatment for trauma and substance use. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. They move on to discuss the importance of addressing PTSD head-on, whether the self-medication hypothesis holds water, and how Dr. Wip got his start with cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
You’ll get an inside look at the major components of CPT and why hope, often seen as the weakest link, is actually crucial for those who’ve had tough lives. The episode doesn’t shy away from tough topics like the risks and benefits of medications like buprenorphine and methadone. They also cover effective treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with prolonged exposure therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
And let’s not forget about dissociation—a tricky part of PTSD treatment that requires skill-based programs like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Seeking Safety. Throughout the episode, Dr. Wip and JP share personal stories and valuable insights from their work with patients dealing with PTSD and substance use. They emphasize the importance of mentorship and supervision when learning new skills like CPT, and they advocate for more awareness and education about PTSD treatment options.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in addiction medicine, psychotherapy, or harm reduction.