On today's episode, we have psychologist Dr. Nick Beller (He/Him) join us for a conversation exploring our relationship to drugs. Together we talk about navigating the moral gatekeeping of systems, how drugs can provide connection, and the importance of engaged presence.

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Nick Beller, PsyD, CADC, is a doctor of clinical psychology discussing the importance of challenging systems in higher education and in American healthcare.

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-beller-ma-cadc/

Resources to Learn More:

Falling In Love Hits The Brain Like Cocaine Does : https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/205973#1

Suicides in the U.S. reached all-time high : https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/cdc-data-finds-suicides-reached-time-high-2022-rcna99327

Rat Park : https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong/transcript

Play, Pain and Religion : https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/play-pain/