After reading these articles, you should be able to:
Describe how the concept of addiction has changed over time, including the newest shift in how clinicians diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs) with the release of DSM-5.
Explain why the DSM-5 changes concerning addiction are “closer to nature” or a better reflection of what is encountered clinically.
Summarize the clinical and financial implications of the changes regarding SUDs in DSM-5.
Understand some current research findings regarding addiction.
Today’s episode is one we’ve been sitting with for a long time. We’re talking about how to survive psychologically in a world where hatred is persistent, not abstract,...