EP 58 – The Science of Addiction with Dr. David Smith

<p style="text-align:center;">To watch the video of this episode, please go to: <a href='https://youtu.be/NdaFuJuggxE'>https://youtu.be/NdaFuJuggxE</a></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center;">What is really happening with addiction and what does recovery actually entail?</p> <p style="text-align:center;"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;">How do psychedelics work with addiction, trauma, and mental disorders?</p> <p style="text-align:center;"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;">What is the future of addiction treatment and recovery?</p> <p> </p> <p>Discover these fascinating insights into addiction and trauma and so much more in this powerful episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by addiction treatment pioneer Dr. David Smith. Dr. Smith brings his lifetime of leadership in the field of addiction and recovery and shares his wisdom, experience, strength, and hope.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul><li>Dr. Smith’s history</li> <li>Developing a free medical clinic</li> <li>LSD and psychedelic medicine</li> <li>Psychedelic revolution</li> <li>How psychedelics work</li> <li>Trauma capsule</li> <li>Bad trips</li> <li>Integration of treatment</li> <li>Avery Lane</li> <li>The disease and dysfunctional behaviors of addiction</li> <li>Relapse</li> <li>The neurology of addiction</li> <li>Self-medication</li> <li>TJ Woodward</li> <li>Brainspotting</li> <li>The addictive process</li> <li>Psychedelic-assisted therapies</li> <li>Psilocybin</li> <li>MAT or Medication Assisted Therapies</li> <li>A vision for the future</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Resources mentioned in this episode: </p> <p>Dr. Smith’s website: <a href='http://www.drdave.org/index.html'>http://www.drdave.org/index.html</a></p> <p>Avery Lane: <a href='https://www.averylanewomensrehab.com/'>https://www.averylanewomensrehab.com/</a></p> <p>TJ Woodward: <a href='https://www.tjwoodward.com/'>https://www.tjwoodward.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>About Dr. Smith:</p> <p>Dr. David E. Smith