Gabor Maté, MD: from the archives

This is a republishing of an archived episode with Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.<br /><br />A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.<br /><br />Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.<br /><br />For twelve years Dr. Maté worked in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by hard-core drug addiction, mental illness and HIV, including at Vancouver’s Supervised Injection Site.<br /><br />With over 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience and extensive knowledge of the latest findings of leading-edge research, Dr. Maté is a sought-after speaker and teacher, regularly addressing health professionals, educators, and lay audiences throughout North America. As an author, Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books including:<br /><ul><li>The award-winning <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155643880X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=155643880X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wescoatrapro-20&amp;linkId=RJIWIA2FM2NN734C" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0676973124/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0676973124&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wescoatrapro-20&amp;linkId=LVVBJ4HOG3LMVJRO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0676972594/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0676972594&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wescoatrapro-20&amp;linkId=TRCQR2C3W5MDHLH7" targe