07/17/18 Addictions to Social Media
07/17/18 Addictions to Social Media

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

Addictions to Social Media

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Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

America's Web Radio

Susan Blank, MD, is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer for the Atlanta Healing Center. A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, she completed a residency in Psychiatry and Neurology at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her training in Forensics at the University of Virginia, and her training in Addiction Medicine in Atlanta at the Talbott Recovery Campus. She recently completed a Fellowship and Advance Fellowship training in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Blank is President of the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine and serves on the Advisory Board of the Georgia Physician’s Health Program. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Georgia Council on Alcohol and Drugs. Dr. Blank and Dr. Lori Karan co-authored the chapter on Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction for the ASAM Patient Criteria released in September 2013. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and a Certified Medical Review Officer. Finally, she can be heard nationwide every Tuesday on her weekly radio show “Detailing Addiction” on America’s Web Radio.

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The Social Media Trap: Dr. Susan Blank on Modern Addictions

Ever feel like you can't put your phone down? In this episode, Dr. Susan Blank dives into the addictive nature of social media and its far-reaching effects on people of all ages. Joined by a panel of experts, Dr. Blank breaks down how platforms designed to connect us can also trap us in a cycle of endless scrolling and constant notifications.

They discuss the psychological and emotional impacts, from anxiety and depression to the way social media can distort our self-image and relationships. Whether you're a parent worried about your kids, or someone who feels tethered to their screen, this episode offers eye-opening insights and practical advice on managing social media use. Dr. Blank's compassionate approach helps listeners understand that it's not just about quitting cold turkey but finding a balance that works for you.

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The Social Media Trap: Dr. Susan Blank on Modern Addictions

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