Marijuana: legalize? reduce demand?
The California ballot measure to legalize and tax marijuana, Mexicos’s consideration of legalizing all drugs, and the lack of efforts at drug-demand reduction are some of the topics of this weeks podcast.
Treatment & Psychedelics
After some 40 years as Schedule 1 drugs, psychedelics are receiving new attention as potentially powerful aids in counseling and psychoptherapy. Dr Inaba shares his insights.
Addictionology
Addictionology is highlighted in an interview with Dr Jim Shames, Medical Director for both Jackson and Josephine Counties in southern Oregon, and certified addictionologist.
Treatment: how effective is the 12-Step
Our look at treatment continues with a review of a recent op-ed piece criticizing the 12-step program as being antiquated, ineffective, and not keeping up with advances in medication for addiction. Also gambling addiction and suicide.
Treatment: group or individual
Different kinds of therapy – group or individual – are appropriate at different times for different people. Yet controversy continues over which is “best.” Dr Inaba comments.
Compulsive Gambling
Compulsive gambling is another form of addiction, not unlike drug abuse. Compounding the problem is the fact that it is legal, in fact a source of significant revenue for 48 states in the US. Bill Cohen joins Darryl Inaba in discussing problem gambling and the status of treatment.