Episode 36 - Codependency And Addiction

Self-injury can be moderate or severe, but any form of self-harm should be evaluated and addressed. Dr. Bhatt, MD explains how self-harm and substance abuse can make each other worse.

Codependent relationships are often seen in those with addiction and their loved ones. Dr. Bhatt, MD describes the signs to look out for and how to address a codependent relationship.

It is one of the most common mental health disorders in America. Dr. Bhatt, MD explains the difference between normal everyday stress and anxiety, and the dangers of self-medicating.

Many young people begin experimenting with drugs and alcohol in college. Where is the line between normal experimentation and the start of a potentially serious problem? Dr. Bhatt, MD breaks it down

Determining if someone has a sexual compulsion can be difficult. Sex is a normal part of life for most people, but where do you draw the line and classify it as an addiction? Dr. Bhatt explains when sex or porn use becomes a problem.

What defines a traumatic situation, and when does that trauma become PTSD? Dr. Bhatt explains and explores the relationship between trauma and addiction.

The drugs of today can cause a physical dependency in 2 weeks or less. Even though it was never intended, users can experience painful and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms if they discontinue drug use. However, this does not always mean that someone has an addiction. Dr. Bhatt explains the differences between addiction and dependency.

There is a reason people say “you are what you eat.” What we put into our bodies influences not only our physical health, but our mental health. This is even more important for those in the recovery process. Dr. Bhatt breaks down how drugs and alcohol can impact appetite, weight fluctuation, and overall health.

Children across the world are facing a pandemic as they develop through their most formative years. They are facing challenges adults today never had to consider, like isolation, fear, and increased mental health struggles. Over 43,000 children are estimated to have lost a parent due to COVID-19, forcing children to grieve their parent’s death at a young age. Dr. Bhatt, a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, breaks down how COVID-19 is impacting children.

It’s been 50 years since the War on Drugs campaign was launched in 1971. After all the regulations put in place after Nixon declared drugs public enemy number one, many are looking back at the past 50 years and realizing that we may not be winning this war. Dr. Bhatt, MD gives background on the War on Drugs and discusses the dangers of proclaiming drugs users as the enemy.