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Addiction 101: Doctoring in the Realm of Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Gabor Mate
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Sections from today's episode
- Why the term "hungry ghost"?
- How did you get interested in addiction medicine?
- How stress impacts students' empathy levels
- Is treating addiction replacing one substance with another?
Today's guest
A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.
After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over twenty-five languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver.
Gabor is also co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally. He is currently writing his next book, The Myth of Normal: Illness and Health in an Insane Culture, out in late 2021.
His books include
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers.
Watch Dr. Mate's TedTalk
The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power
Check out his son's project, Lyrics to Go
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is help available.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.
1-800-662-4357
Shatterproof
Browse addiction resources from treatment finders to recovery groups to grief support.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Further Learning
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) supports and conducts research across a broad range of disciplines and leads the nation in scientific research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction.
Health Management Associates
Helping Communities Improve Care for People with Complex Health and Social Needs
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Manage episode 305244445 series 2362218
Sections from today's episode
- Why the term "hungry ghost"?
- How did you get interested in addiction medicine?
- How stress impacts students' empathy levels
- Is treating addiction replacing one substance with another?
Today's guest
A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.
After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over twenty-five languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver.
Gabor is also co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally. He is currently writing his next book, The Myth of Normal: Illness and Health in an Insane Culture, out in late 2021.
His books include
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers.
Watch Dr. Mate's TedTalk
The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power
Check out his son's project, Lyrics to Go
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is help available.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information.
1-800-662-4357
Shatterproof
Browse addiction resources from treatment finders to recovery groups to grief support.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Further Learning
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) supports and conducts research across a broad range of disciplines and leads the nation in scientific research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction.
Health Management Associates
Helping Communities Improve Care for People with Complex Health and Social Needs
Study on the go with the ITB Audio QBank app
Download for free on iOS or Android. If you want to upgrade, you can save money on a premium subscription by customizing your plan until your test date on our website!
Our other podcasts:
The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast
Produced by Ars Longa Media
To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media.
Produced by: Christopher Breitigan
Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
Legal Stuff
InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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