Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Carl Erik Fisher, "The Urge: Our History of Addiction" (Penguin, 2022)
Carl Erik Fisher, "The Urge: Our History of Addiction" (Penguin, 2022)
Carl Erik Fisher, "The Urge: Our History of Addiction" (Penguin, 2022)
Wednesday 16th February 2022
Carl Erik Fisher talks about the history of addiction, societal influences, and the need for integrating addiction treatment into mental health care.
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Get the buttons here!Carl Erik Fisher on Addiction: History, Stigma, and Solutions
And the example that comes to mind is the way that alcohol industries have repeatedly throughout history- and when I say history I mean Decades and decades, and decades and decades- alcohol industries have repeatedly used this notion of putting the problem in the individual to absolve themselves of blame.
Have you ever wondered how addiction has been shaped by history and society? Carl Erik Fisher, author of 'The Urge: Our History of Addiction', joins Marshall Poe on the 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction, and Recovery' podcast to tackle this complex issue. Fisher brings a unique perspective, blending his professional expertise in psychiatry and neuroscience with his personal journey through addiction.
This episode sheds light on the staggering statistic that over 700,000 people in the United States have died from drug overdoses since 2000. Fisher explores how addiction and mental health disorders are often intertwined, affecting nearly half of those who struggle with substance use. He discusses how societal forces and historical contexts have influenced drug epidemics, from alcohol industries dodging blame to the criminalization of drug use.
Fisher advocates for harm reduction practices and emphasizes the need to integrate addiction treatment into mainstream mental health care. He also shares his own experiences with recovery, stigma, and the importance of community support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the multifaceted nature of addiction and the ongoing search for effective solutions.