Mary Woods
Mary Woods
Addiction and Mental health:The chicken or the Egg and Who Is in Control of that Brain?
Addiction and Mental health:The chicken or the Egg and Who Is in Control of that Brain?
Addiction and Mental health:The chicken or the Egg and Who Is in Control of that Brain?
Monday 2nd March 2009
Dr. Cesar Benarroche discusses the connection between addiction and mental health, the challenges of treatment, and the hope for recovery in 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Addiction and Mental Health: Who's Really in Control?
In general, we need to give addicts the benefit of the doubt that who is in control of their brain is actually the substances that they have been consuming, and that they come up with a number of rationalizations to explain why is it that they're using or why is it that they want to stop.
Ever wondered if addiction leads to mental health issues or if it's the other way around? Dr. Cesar Benarroche tackles this age-old question with host Mary Woods on 'One Hour AT A Time'. Dr. Benarroche, a seasoned psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience, breaks down the complex relationship between addiction and mental health. He argues that the two often go hand-in-hand, making it tricky to determine which one comes first.
This episode dives into the challenges of treating co-occurring disorders and why a comprehensive treatment plan is crucial. Dr. Benarroche also sheds light on the role of medications and the inevitable relapses that come with chronic illnesses. But it's not all doom and gloom; he emphasizes that recovery is possible and that the brain can heal over time.
If you're curious about the tangled web of addiction and mental health, this episode offers a compassionate and insightful look at these intertwined issues.