Dr. Howard Wetsman: Why Patients Should Have a Say in Their Addiction Treatment
Why does the patient have no voice in their own addiction treatment?
Imagine being treated for a condition and having no say in your own treatment plan. In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Dr. Howard Wetsman, a renowned addictionologist and psychiatrist, to discuss this very issue. Dr. Wetsman raises a critical question: why are patients often left out of their own addiction treatment decisions? The conversation tackles the need for a national dialogue on addiction treatment, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based care. Dr.
Wetsman sheds light on how dopamine plays a role in addiction, describing it as an issue of control and compulsion. He also challenges the one-size-fits-all approach of AA, advocating for personalized treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of each individual. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in rethinking traditional approaches to addiction treatment and considering more inclusive, patient-centered care.
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Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Dr. Howard Wetsman noted addictionologist, psychiatrist and previous owner of Townsend Treatment center
Dr. Howard Wetsman noted addictionologist, psychiatrist and previous owner of Townsend Treatment center
Dr. Howard Wetsman noted addictionologist, psychiatrist and previous owner of Townsend Treatment center
Sunday 14th June 2020
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner talk with Dr. Howard Wetsman about the importance of patient input and personalized care in addiction treatment.
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Dr. Howard Wetsman: Why Patients Should Have a Say in Their Addiction Treatment
Why does the patient have no voice in their own addiction treatment?
Imagine being treated for a condition and having no say in your own treatment plan. In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Dr. Howard Wetsman, a renowned addictionologist and psychiatrist, to discuss this very issue. Dr. Wetsman raises a critical question: why are patients often left out of their own addiction treatment decisions? The conversation tackles the need for a national dialogue on addiction treatment, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based care. Dr.
Wetsman sheds light on how dopamine plays a role in addiction, describing it as an issue of control and compulsion. He also challenges the one-size-fits-all approach of AA, advocating for personalized treatment plans that cater to the unique needs of each individual. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in rethinking traditional approaches to addiction treatment and considering more inclusive, patient-centered care.