Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry: An International Perspective-View Presentation

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The transcript is from a panel discussion on international addiction medicine and psychiatry, moderated by Greg Bunt, a past president of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM). The panel features Dr. Mark Potenza, an authority on behavioral addictions; Kathleen Brady, an expert in dual diagnosis and a former ISAM president; and Petros Livonis, the current president of the American Psychiatric Association.<br /><br />Dr. Bunt and the panelists discuss the importance of international collaboration in addiction medicine, highlighting the work of ISAM and its connections with global organizations like the UN and WHO. They talk about the organization's efforts in promoting education, research, and treatment in addiction medicine globally.<br /><br />Dr. Brady discusses the global prevalence of substance use disorders and comorbidities like PTSD and emphasizes the need for culturally sensitive assessments and prevention efforts. Dr. Potenza outlines ISAM's initiatives, including educational efforts, special interest groups, and the global expert network, which helps gather information on the impact of addictions worldwide.<br /><br />The speakers stress the importance of understanding cultural differences in addiction treatment and the need for an international approach. They highlight ISAM's role in connecting professionals globally through conferences and providing certification exams that reflect a broad perspective on addiction across cultures. The discussion concludes with questions from the audience on the distinctions between addiction medicine and psychiatry, data representation, and training pathways for international students interested in addiction research.

Keywords

international addiction medicine

psychiatry

Greg Bunt

ISAM

behavioral addictions

dual diagnosis

global collaboration

substance use disorders

cultural sensitivity

education and research

global expert network

addiction treatment

certification exams