Stefan Ecks, “Eating Drugs: Psychopharmaceutical Pluralism in India” (NYU Press, 2013)Stefan Ecks, “Eating Drugs: Psychopharmaceutical Pluralism in India” (NYU Press, 2013)
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
Drugs exist that are meant to help people feel better. The doctors who prescribe them might believe that they work, while their patients do not. In explaining the drugs to their patients, should those doctors use the medical terminology they themselves...
1:20:15•19 Aug 2015
Eating Drugs: Navigating India's Medical Maze with Stefan Ecks
“The book becomes very much this very detailed but very beautifully written exploration of how doctors are managing that suspicion.”
Imagine a world where your doctor’s words feel like a foreign language. That’s the reality for many patients in India, as Stefan Ecks reveals in his book 'Eating Drugs: Psychopharmaceutical Pluralism in India'. This episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery' offers a deep dive into the complexities of India's healthcare system, particularly in Calcutta.
Ecks sheds light on the tangled web of Ayurveda, homeopathy, and biomedicine, showing how these different practices coexist and sometimes clash in the quest for mental well-being. He also tackles the delicate dance doctors perform to gain their patients' trust, especially when prescribing psychopharmaceuticals. The conversation doesn't shy away from the nitty-gritty details, like the role of food and digestion in health and the evolving face of traditional medicine.
Whether you're curious about global healthcare or looking for insights into patient-doctor dynamics, this episode promises to be an enlightening listen.
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