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Death Clock

Myths About Addiction with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

Sep 15, 2023
48:37

In this week’s episode, we're joined by Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a board-certified physician specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine. Serving as the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Eleanor Health, a mental health and addiction treatment entity, Dr. Harrison also holds an adjunct faculty position at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

During our discussion, Dr. Harrison elaborates on the distinction between psychologists and psychiatrists, and offers a comprehensive definition of addiction, emphasizing its nature as "a treatable, chronic medical disease" that is deeply rooted in complex interactions involving genetics, brain circuits, environment, and individual life experiences. 

Host: Brent Franson, Founder & CEO, Most Days Guest: Dr. Nzinga Harrison Music: Patrick Lee Producer: Patrick Godino

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