In our latest episode, we dive deep into the fascinating neuroscience of addiction with one of the nation's foremost experts, Dr. Susan Blank - a distinguished psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience revolutionizing addiction treatment.
Why This Episode Is Essential Listening:
➡️Discover why traditional psychiatric approaches often fail addiction patients
➡️Learn how the "three-legged stool" of genetics, environment, and exposure affects your vulnerability
➡️Understand the surprising connection between hormones and addiction recovery
➡️Explore the uncomfortable truth about performance-enhancing drugs like Adderall and Ritalin
➡️Gain insight into cutting-edge treatments, including the controversial potential of Ibogaine
"Addiction isn't simply a failure of willpower - it's a complex interplay of brain chemistry, genetics, and environmental factors that requires sophisticated, multi-dimensional treatment." - Dr. Susan Blank
About Our Guest:
Dr. Blank isn't just any addiction specialist. As Medical Director for Georgia Professionals Health Program, she has pioneered integrative approaches combining psychiatry with regenerative medicine. Her holistic methods have transformed countless lives, particularly among healthcare professionals battling substance use disorders.
Dr. Blank brings her experience as:
• Immediate Past President of the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine
• Co-author of the ASAM Tobacco Guidelines
• Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
• Diplomate of multiple medical boards including Psychiatry, Neurology, and Addiction Medicine
Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone struggling with addiction, or simply curious about the fascinating science behind our brain's reward system, this episode delivers powerful insights you won't find anywhere else.
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