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Your Brain on Dopamine - with Daniel Lieberman Apr 04, 2019

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Dr. Daniel Lieberman, the author of The Molecule of More, talks about how Dopamine works in the brain to help us learn, and drives us to do more ... of everything!

The Great Rehab Scam - with Julia Lurie Mar 28, 2019

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When a person needs to get into rehab, the last thing they expect is that they are going to be invited into a rehab scam. However, this happens all the time. Julia Lurie, journalist at Mother Jones, spent 9 months learning about the underbelly of patient brokers and how they bounce patients from rehab to rehab in a large rehab scam.

Beautiful Boy Author - David Sheff Feb 14, 2019

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David Sheff is the author of Beautiful Boy, which has been turned into a major motion picture, chronicling his son's journey with substance use disorder. David joins us to talk about his journey with his son, how writing about it became a vehicle for him to advocate for change, and the research he found about effective treatments along the way.

Adam Bisaga on the Opioid Epidemic and Effective Treatments Feb 07, 2019

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Dr. Adam Bisaga, a professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and a researcher at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, is the author of Overcoming Opioid Addiction, a medical guide for individuals who are using opioids, families, doctors and therapists. Dr. Bisaga will talk about the current state of the opiate epidemic and what treatments are out there that people should know about.

The Fentanyl Era of the Opioid Epidemic with Dr. John Mariani Jan 31, 2019

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The opioid epidemic has been ravaging the country, and it has entered into a new era, the fentanyl era. Learn all about what fentanyl is, how it entered into our culture, and why it is causing such devestation. Dr. John Mariani, director of Columbia University's Substance Treatment and Research Service (STARS) joins me to discuss all things Fentanyl.

Going Deep in Addiction Treatment with Dr. Mark Green Jan 24, 2019

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Dr. Mark Green is an expert in the treatment of substance use disorders, and is an expert in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) which he has applied to addiction. Learn about this treatment modality and how it is used to help treat people with substance use disorders.

Shannon Caspersen on Adolescents and Substance Use Jan 17, 2019

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Dr. Shannon Caspersen is a triple-board certified psychiatrist who works with adolescents and addiction. Dr. Caspersen talks with me about how to spot a child who might have a problem, how we can help prevent substance use issues from taking hold in adolescence, and what you need to know about hot topics such as e-cigs and vaping, marijuana use, and drinking.

Tragedy and Triumph - Megan Megale Jan 10, 2019

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Megan Megale is a success! She's a successful working mom, in a good relationship, and has successful children. And, a son who died from a drug overdose. This story is all too familiar to too many people. Megan joins me on the show to talk about her journey trying to help her son, what she knows now that she wishes she knew then, and the projects she is working on now to help other families who are in similar situations.

Is Addiction a Learning Disorder with Maia Szalavitz Jan 03, 2019

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There are many ways that people think about substance use disorders. Maia Szalavitz, author, speaker, and journalist who focuses on the treatment of substance use, suggests that addiction is really a learning disorder. She and I discuss her personal story of substance use, her research that led her to her conclusions about addiction, and her upcoming book about harm reduction.

Parents Helping Parents with Lauryn Wicks Dec 27, 2018

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Lauryn Wicks is a mother whose youngest child has been struggling with substance use. In helping her son, Lauryn has become a recovery advocate and works to help get municipalities and the State of Pennsylvania to broaden their support for substance abuse and to expand the use of evidence based treatments. Lauryn has also spent time volunteering as a Parent Coach, helping other parents using some of the treatments she advocates for. This is her experience.

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