Blu Robinson
Blu Robinson
Hey Dr. B. Is Addiction A Disease?
Hey Dr. B. Is Addiction A Disease?
Hey Dr. B. Is Addiction A Disease?
Monday 4th January 2021
Dr. Faried Banimahd joins Blu Robinson on Addict II Athlete to discuss addiction as a disease or choice, MAT, harm reduction, and more.
57 minutes
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Raw
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Motivational
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Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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When the right things applied and when the right interventions are met, that you can heal from this.
Ever wondered if addiction is a disease or a choice? In this thought-provoking episode of the Addict II Athlete Podcast, host Blu Robinson sits down with Dr. Faried Banimahd, a leading expert in addiction treatment. Dr. Banimahd, who has extensive experience as a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at UCLA and UC Irvine, shares his deep knowledge on topics like medication-assisted treatment (MAT), harm reduction, and the age-old question of whether addiction is a lifelong label. Dr.
B, as he's affectionately known, is the founder and Clinical Director of both the American Addiction Institute of Mind and Medicine and Zephyr Medical Group. He brings a wealth of experience and research to the table, making this conversation both enlightening and engaging. The discussion covers a range of issues, from the effectiveness of medical marijuana in treatment to debunking myths like