The Biopsychosocialspiritual Effects Of Addiction On The Brain | Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD’s 50th podcast guest is the renowned American psychiatrist Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.

Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., a prominent figure in psychiatry, particularly noted for his expertise in addiction psychiatry, serves as the professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is also the Chief of Service at University Hospital in Newark. 

Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., is also known as an active advocate for LGBTQ+ mental health, recognized for his impactful work in the field. 

On the podcast, Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A, delves into the intricacies of addiction and brain function. The podcast also covers the causes of addiction, treatment methods, and recent changes and research in addiction science in detail. 

Turkish Voice Over: https://youtu.be/2MnUmgak3rY

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Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.
Website:
https://addiction.rutgers.edu/researchers/petros-levounis/ 
 

00:00-3:31 Introduction
3:31-5:31 The evolution of addiction's definition over the years. 
5:31-7:02 It's not only one pathway that defines the addiction in the brain. 
7:02-8:32 DSM-5: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, now refers to addiction as substance use disorder and classifies it as mild, moderate, or severe.
8:32-9:54 There is a qualitative difference between using a substance and truly being addicted to it.
9:54-13:54 The adaptation of the rule of threes in modern medicine to psychiatry: What happens during the first 3 days, 3 months, and 3 years of sobriety?
13:54-16:25 How long does it take for the brain to heal?
16:25-20:41 The brain can heal itself after quitting substance use, but professional support is very important. 
20:41-23:26 Addictions under the age of 25 differ from those over 25.
23:26-28:25 The person must avoid all triggers that could lead them to relapse while in recovery.  
28:25-31:37 In recent years, psychedelics have been researched as a possible treatment option. 
31:37-34:31 A significant increase in cannabis use among young people is being observed.
34:31-35:40 Cannabis causes anxiety, psychosis, and even schizophrenia.
35:40-46:37 What is the cause of addiction?
46:37-51:55 The most effective treatment methods.
51:55-52:13 Conclusion. 

*About Ayık Kafa* 
Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu took her studies, starting from her personal treatment experiences and continuing with her clinical psychology education, to the next level by completing her PhD focused on Addiction. Dr. Çavuşoğlu in Ayık Kafa podcast discusses the world’s latest technologies, protocols, products and research in the fields of Biohacking and Longevity, while sharing first-hand information and experiences about the Disease of Addiction, as well as her latest academic studies. 

*About Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu* 
Longevilab's founder, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu is a United States and internationally trained clinical psychologist and a certified addiction therapist in New York. She served as International Development Advisor on the Yale University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Advisory Board. She is the founder and supervisor of Gaziantep Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center, Çavuşoğlu is the designer and implementer of the Turkey Rehabilitation Model. Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu founded the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) in order to combat Turkey's growing addiction problem.