Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Carl Erik Fisher, addiction physician, bioethicist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University
Carl Erik Fisher, addiction physician, bioethicist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University
Carl Erik Fisher, addiction physician, bioethicist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University
Tuesday 11th January 2022
Carl Erik Fisher joins 'Rehab Confidential' to discuss his journey with addiction, the history of addiction, and the importance of individualized treatment.
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Get the buttons here!Carl Erik Fisher on Addiction's Past and Present: Insights from a Physician and Bioethicist
I think there's a huge spectrum where some people are addicted to fucking everything and other people have very specific things that trigger them.
Have you ever wondered how our understanding of addiction has evolved over time? In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction physician, bioethicist, and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University. Fisher opens up about his personal battle with addiction during medical school, a journey that profoundly shaped his career and perspectives on addiction treatment.
The conversation also dives into Fisher's new book, 'The Urge: Our History of Addiction', offering listeners a fascinating look at how society's views on addiction have changed through the ages. The trio discuss the importance of individualized treatment plans, the concept of abstinence in recovery, and the pitfalls of profiteering within the rehab industry. Fisher also sheds light on the power of language and labeling in addiction treatment, emphasizing that there are many paths to recovery.
The episode wraps up with a poignant quote from theologian Howard Thurman that has been a guiding light in Fisher's own recovery journey. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers new insights into the complex nature of addiction.