Understanding Addiction with Dr. Sarah Dermody

Bev discusses addiction with Dr. Sarah Dermody, an addiction researcher and clinical psychologist. They explore how the medical field defines an addiction, the differences and similarities between addictions to behaviours and substances, and how to support someone with an addiction.

Show Notes

On this episode is Dr. Sarah Dermody who is an assistant professor and the Director of the Clinical Addictions Research and Equity laboratory at Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Dermody’s research investigates the risk factors and treatments for substance use and addiction in youth and adults. Bev  and Dr. Dermody discuss what an addiction is, the difference between addictions to behaviors and substances, and how to have a conversation with someone who has an addiction.

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What is Stop Psychoanalyzing Me?

Stop Psychoanalyzing Me is a podcast on which your friend Bev interviews experts about the mental disorders that they study. The goal of the interview isn't so much to have an expert discussion of the theory behind these disorders, but rather to discuss mental health in ways that all of us will understand. Episodes released monthly!