Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Addiction, Drug Use, and the DSM V
Addiction, Drug Use, and the DSM V
Addiction, Drug Use, and the DSM V
Saturday 9th November 2013
Join Anna Lembke MD and Kenneth Anderson as they discuss drug use, DSM V classifications, and innovative approaches to addiction treatment.
63 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Addiction: Anna Lembke MD's Take on Drug Use and DSM V
What happens if we don't have providers conceptualize substance use as a disease is that they treat all of the medical conditions that are downstream effects of the substance use problem and never acknowledge the substance use problem. To me, that doesn't really justify calling it a disease, although I understand that there is that motivation.
What if everything you thought you knew about addiction was turned on its head? In this episode of Harm Reduction Radio, Kenneth Anderson sits down with Anna Lembke MD, a Stanford University Alcohol Medical Scholar, to challenge conventional wisdom. They dive deep into the world of drug use and abuse, dissecting the DSM V classifications and exploring various treatment methods. From the intricacies of incarceration and legalization to the surprising phenomenon of spontaneous remission, this conversation covers it all.
Lembke brings a fresh perspective, questioning the disease model of addiction and advocating for a more nuanced, contextual approach to treatment. She underscores the importance of harm reduction techniques and calls on healthcare providers to directly address substance use issues. If you're interested in the complexities of addiction and the evolving landscape of substance abuse treatment, this episode is a must-listen.