Dec 16, 2024
Ep 45 - We have a special guest with us today: Dr. Aaron Weiner.
Dr. Weiner is a board-certified psychologist and addiction
specialist who works nationally on addiction, behavioral health,
and the impact of drug policies on public health. His expertise
comes from directing hospital addiction services, along with
experience in private practice, combining clinical experience with
current research.
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Dr. Weiner is also a past president of the Society of Addiction Psychology and serves as an addiction policy advisor for the American Psychological Association. He’s on the Science Advisory Board for the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions, and his insights have been featured in Newsweek, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Psychology Today, and The New York Times.
Welcome, Dr. Weiner! It’s so great to have you with us. Today, we’re going to discuss levels of care, we want people to understand when someone might need a different level of care and how to be aware of where they are on that spectrum. For example, some people may have a habit like drinking one or two drinks a day. Sometimes that requires a higher level of care, and sometimes it doesn’t. We’re all unique, and it’s important to know when something might need more attention.
Dr. Aaron Weiner's website
https://www.weinerphd.com/
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