As year 1 of Abstract comes to a close we're getting ready for another 52 episodes of goodness over the next 52 weeks!
In honor of esteemed guest Jean Westenberg delivering the goods on what became the most streamed episode of the entire year, I'm re-releasing his 40 minutes of heaven, without breaks, maxing out the Jean : Jeremy air-time ratio!
Oh yeah, and since I first had Jean on the show, he's published the first half of his thesis -- check it out here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eip.13155
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Our guest from Ep. 37, Jean Westenberg, is pursuing a Master's degree in Experimental Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Michael Krauss in his addiction and concurrent disorders lab, focusing on improving health outcomes in populations of opioid users, as well as those at risk of developing an addiction.
Questions Answered
How do we distinguish between the nature of addiction to drugs vs. social media? What makes Heroin so addictive and why is it so difficult to put it down? How can we even begin to imagine the experience of heroin use? What sorts of factors predispose me to developing an addiction? What is the Opioid crisis, and how many people are affected ever year? What is the crazy truth about overdoses? And many, many more!
Topics & Concepts
Different Types of Addiction: Social Media, Gambling, Caffeine, Heroin Opioids: Endogenous vs. Exogenous The Overdose Factor The Experience of Heroin Concurrent Disorders The Opioid Epidemic Educating the Public Imroving Health Outcomes The Fentanyl Crisis Complex Lifestyles Social Support Crisis by the Numbers Overdose Reversal Treatment Disclaimer: The following episode will be discussing substance use, which may be triggering for some. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek help from a health professional. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on Abstract.
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