Addiction (with Petros Levounis, MD, MA)

Dr. Petros Levounis is President of the American Psychiatric Association and a leader in addiction research. He joins host Thea Gallagher, PsyD, to talk about the latest in addiction medicine, the state of the opioid crisis, the growing problem of technology addiction, and the promise and risks of psychedelic medicine. He also shares his hopes for the future of psychiatry, including better integration of diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes for people with mental health disorders.

00:00 Introduction to NYU Langone Insights on Psychiatry
00:16 Dr. Levounis's role and priorities as APA president
00:46 The State of Addiction Medicine
02:12 Neurobiology of Addiction
03:37 Interplay Between Mental Health and Addiction
06:03 Potential and Challenges of Psychedelic Medicine
08:37 Cannabis and Tech Addictions
10:11 Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Strategies and Solutions
15:28 Addressing Technological Addictions
28:55 The Future of Psychiatry: Goals and Aspirations
35:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Executive Producer: Jon Earle