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#4 - Dr. Andrew Tatarsky: Why Drug Abstinence Only Doesn't Work
#4 - Dr. Andrew Tatarsky: Why Drug Abstinence Only Doesn't Work
#4 - Dr. Andrew Tatarsky: Why Drug Abstinence Only Doesn't Work
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Dr. Andrew Tatarsky discusses harm reduction psychotherapy vs. abstinence-only models in addiction treatment on 'Root Medicine'.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: Dr. Andrew Tatarsky's Harm Reduction Approach
This is not about us imposing our model of health, but it's about supporting people and discovering their model of health, and it's also about helping people integrate- not just an approach to change, but integrate themselves, kind of owning and claiming all of their parts...
Why is it that the traditional approach to addiction therapy often leaves people feeling more broken than before? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Root Medicine', Amanda Siebert sits down with Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, a pioneer in the field of harm reduction psychotherapy. For over three decades, Dr. Tatarsky has been challenging the conventional wisdom that complete abstinence is the only path to recovery. Instead, he advocates for a more compassionate and individualized approach that meets people where they are.
This episode dives deep into why the abstinence-only model can sometimes do more harm than good, a concept Dr. Tatarsky refers to as 'treatment trauma'. You'll hear about the origins of harm reduction psychotherapy and how it has revolutionized the way we think about substance use disorder. Amanda and Dr. Tatarsky also explore the transformative potential of ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic used in addiction treatment.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about alternative therapies, this episode offers invaluable insights and a fresh perspective on what it means to heal.