This is a throwback post that was originally posted January 14, 2012. Some friends shared this video about the benefits of exercise: At about 7:00, he says: So a German researcher named Rainer Hambrecht looked at this with about 100 cardiac patients He got the group to exercise, and by that I mean 20 minutes … Continue reading Less effective and focused on only one problem
Tag: medicalization
Over-medicalization of health?
A new book, The American Health Care Paradox: Why Spending More Is Getting Us Less, offers an interesting take on why the United States' huge investments in health care doesn't translate into better health. Vox did an interview with the book's authors. The paradox that we outline is one that a lot of readers will be … Continue reading Over-medicalization of health?
Less effective and focused on only one problem
Some friends shared this video about the benefits of exercise: At about 7:00, he says: So a German researcher named Rainer Hambrecht looked at this with about 100 cardiac patients He got the group to exercise, and by that I mean 20 minutes a day in an exercise bicycle and once a week a 60 … Continue reading Less effective and focused on only one problem
“real addiction treatment”
I've previously expressed concern about the medicalization of addiction treatment as health care reform takes effect. Here's an ASAM member's complaint that addiction medicine physicians have not sufficiently medicalized their treatment services: I also respect those individuals who have suffered from the disease of addiction and have found help with 12-Step based programs. I understand … Continue reading “real addiction treatment”
Doctors against medicalization
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” — Abraham Maslow An addiction physician says: Over the past two years, I've witnessed a worrisome trend: the medicalization of addictions. Some of this makes no sense to me. Let me explain. He describes the emerging norm of discharging patients … Continue reading Doctors against medicalization
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