Hey Dr. B. Is Addiction A Disease?Hey Dr. B. Is Addiction A Disease?
Addict II Athlete Podcast
Addiction disease or choice?
57:21•4 Jan 2021
Is Addiction a Disease? Dr. B's Take on the Addict II Athlete Podcast
“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
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