Karl eric fisher is a psychiatrist, bio ethesist and recovering alcoholic who has spent years tracing the history of a diction. His recent book, the urge are story of adiction is not only a sweeping study of the evolution of the condition, but also a call for a more expansive nuance and compassionate perspective on its treatment. Our host to day is the science broadcaster, author and physicist, helen chersky. You record a podcast anywhere and get it heard everywhere. Just go to anchor dot f m slash get started.
Carl Erik Fisher is a psychiatrist, bioethicist and recovering alcoholic who has spent years tracing the history of addiction. His new book is The Urge: Our History of Addiction, a sweeping study of the issue and an urgent call for a more expansive, nuanced and compassionate view of one of society's most difficult challenges. In conversation with Carl is physicist, oceanographer and science presenter, Helen Czerski.
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