Dr. Roneet Lev
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Episode #76 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Mental Health and Marijuana
Episode #76 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Mental Health and Marijuana
Episode #76 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Congressman Patrick Kennedy on Mental Health and Marijuana
Monday 6th June 2022
Patrick Kennedy joins Dr. Roneet Lev to discuss mental health, marijuana, and addiction prevention on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Patrick Kennedy Tackles Mental Health and Marijuana on High Truths
Prevention is really left out of the equation. I usually use infectious disease or a blood transfusion analogy, like blood transfusion, is like treatment, but we need to plug the hole and prevent.
Ever wondered how mental health and marijuana intersect? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy to unpack this complex topic. Kennedy, known for his advocacy in mental health and addiction, dives deep into the ways the Addiction for Profit Industry targets vulnerable populations, including children.
He also sheds light on the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which he authored, ensuring mental health treatments are covered as comprehensively as physical health treatments like diabetes or cancer. Kennedy shares his personal journey with addiction and bipolar disorder, offering a raw and honest perspective that many will find relatable. He emphasizes the importance of prevention over mere treatment, likening it to stopping an infectious disease at its source.
This episode doesn't just stop at individual experiences; it calls for broader state-level solutions and more robust insurance industry involvement in mental health care. Listeners will find Kennedy's call to action particularly stirring. He urges everyone to join the movement for change, advocating for higher medical standards in treating addiction and pushing for activism in mental health care.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, know someone who is, or are simply interested in the intricacies of mental health policy, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. So, if you're ready to explore the overlap between mental health and marijuana and learn about the systemic changes needed to improve addiction treatment, tune in to this compelling conversation.