08/06/19 Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet
08/06/19 Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet

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Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

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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 Dark Side of Digital: Video Games, Social Media, and Violence

Can video games and social media really lead to violence and hate crimes? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Susan Blank and her team dive into the complex relationship between our digital habits and real-world aggression. They explore how constant exposure to violent content and the anonymity of the internet can influence behavior in alarming ways. Dr. Blank, with her extensive background in psychiatry and addiction medicine, brings a nuanced perspective to this hot-button issue.

Her team discusses the psychological mechanisms at play and offers insights into how these digital platforms might contribute to a rise in violent behavior. Whether you're a parent concerned about your child's gaming habits or someone curious about the broader social implications, this episode provides valuable food for thought. Tune in to understand how our online lives might be impacting our offline actions.

08/06/19 Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet08/06/19 Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet

The Dark Side of Digital: Video Games, Social Media, and Violence

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08/06/19 Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet
08/06/19 Video Games, Social Media, and the Internet