Dr. Ishan Sharma, MD
Dr. Ishan Sharma, MD
Recovery Refresh: Episode 02 - What Your Doctor Thinks They Know About Addiction and the Folly of the DSM
Recovery Refresh: Episode 02 - What Your Doctor Thinks They Know About Addiction and the Folly of the DSM
Recovery Refresh: Episode 02 - What Your Doctor Thinks They Know About Addiction and the Folly of the DSM
Sunday 24th October 2021
Dr. Ishan Sharma critiques the DSM's fragmented approach to addiction, advocating for a unified diagnosis to improve treatment outcomes.
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Dr. Ishan Sharma, MD
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Get the buttons here!Challenging the DSM: Rethinking Addiction with Dr. Ishan Sharma
So, more specifically, this is another area in psychiatry where there is a huge disconnect and inconsistency.
Ever wondered if your doctor really understands addiction? Dr. Ishan Sharma dives into this question in the second episode of 'Recovery Refresh'. He takes a critical look at what medical professionals are taught about addiction and why the DSM, often referred to as the 'Bible of psychiatry', falls short in addressing it properly. Dr.
Sharma unpacks the difference between a 'disorder' and a 'disease' and argues that psychiatry's current approach to addiction is too fragmented, missing the bigger picture of disordered brain circuitry. One of the key points Dr. Sharma makes is how the DSM's focus on substance-related disorders ignores the behavioral aspects of addiction. This episode digs into the Foulds' diagnostic hierarchy and why it's often misused, leading to patients being saddled with multiple psychiatric diagnoses without real relief.
You'll hear about the ABCDE characteristics of addiction and how understanding these can change treatment approaches. Dr. Sharma also explores the evolutionary role of reward circuitry in our brains and how this understanding could lead to better treatment strategies. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of addiction diagnoses or frustrated by ineffective treatments, this episode offers a fresh perspective. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about mental health, Dr.
Sharma's insights provide valuable food for thought. Tune in to 'Recovery Refresh' and challenge what you think you know about addiction.