Insight into chemical dependency, substance abuse and addiction, and the impact of chemical dependency on the diagnosis of mental illness and integrated treatment options.
Featured segments:
Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo, commissioner of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, discusses chemical dependency, substance abuse and the successful recovery campaign, “Real People. Real Stories.”
WABC-TV New York Sports Director and Anchor Scott Clark shares his personal story of drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.
Dr. Lloyd Sederer, medical director of the New York State Office of Mental Health, discusses dual diagnosis – when substance abuse and addiction mask an undiagnosed mental illness, most commonly depression.
[...] about diagnosis and treatment. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, including autism, depression, chemical dependency, post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and bipolar disorder, to bring viewers [...]
I just saw the interview with Scott Clark and I was so impressed by his complete honesty and how he is willing to be so forthcoming about his addiction issues. I would love for a friend of mine to be able to listen to what he has to say, as he is in the same battle that Scott Clark faced. Is it possible to see this interview again somewhere? Thank you!