Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
DISEASE ENVY - Why People Yearn For Labels, DESPITE Their Best Interests
DISEASE ENVY - Why People Yearn For Labels, DESPITE Their Best Interests
DISEASE ENVY - Why People Yearn For Labels, DESPITE Their Best Interests
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Join Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele as they discuss why Americans yearn for medical labels despite the risks involved.
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Get the buttons here!The Allure of Labels: Why Disease Envy Endures
The disease theory will never die in America, no matter how many Americans die from drugs, even as Carl Hart and others (futilely) join Stanton’s antidisease campaign after four decades on his own.
Why do people crave labels for their conditions, even when it might not be in their best interest? In this episode of the LPP Podcast, hosts Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele tackle the perplexing phenomenon of 'disease envy'. Despite the well-documented risks associated with the disease theory, Americans continue to seek out labels that define their conditions.
The conversation kicks off with an exploration of why the disease theory remains so entrenched in American culture, even as critics like Carl Hart join Dr. Peele's longstanding campaign against it. The hosts then delve into the concept of 'disease envy', where certain groups, particularly privileged women, embrace diagnoses like ADHD—conditions once predominantly associated with minority men. This trend raises questions about societal perceptions and the implications of such labels.
For instance, while some view an ADHD diagnosis as a gateway to necessary medication and support, others, particularly within the Black community, see it as a barrier to progress. Adding a personal touch, the hosts share anecdotes about how these labels impact real lives. One story involves a woman whose trifecta diagnosis of anxiety, depression, and ADHD has altered her emotional experiences, even affecting how she connects with music by Bruce Springsteen.
The episode also touches on the broader implications of disease labeling for African Americans and young Black men, highlighting the biases and systemic issues at play. To wrap things up, Rhoads and Peele discuss the intersection of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and brain chemistry, offering a nuanced look at how addiction recovery frameworks intersect with scientific understanding. With their engaging style and thought-provoking insights, this episode promises to leave you questioning the true value and impact of medical labels.