Atul Ambekar MD
@atulambekar.bsky.social
Professor of Addiction Psychiatry * Interests: Harm Reduction, Drug Policy, Epidemiology * Views Personal * From India
Spoke on 'Drug Decriminalization' in Psychiatry Association Nepal conference. Everytime I find at least 1 person who later - in private - expresses concern: 'more youth'll take drugs if decriminalized'.
As if only fear of arrest keeps youth away from drugs! Misconceptions galore.
As if only fear of arrest keeps youth away from drugs! Misconceptions galore.
November 28, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Spoke on 'Drug Decriminalization' in Psychiatry Association Nepal conference. Everytime I find at least 1 person who later - in private - expresses concern: 'more youth'll take drugs if decriminalized'.
As if only fear of arrest keeps youth away from drugs! Misconceptions galore.
As if only fear of arrest keeps youth away from drugs! Misconceptions galore.
It was fun talking about 'Recent updates in treatment of alcohol dependence' in the 25th Annual Conference of IAPP.
How do you do justice to such a vast topic in 30 minutes? Tried my best.
How do you do justice to such a vast topic in 30 minutes? Tried my best.
November 22, 2024 at 6:08 AM
It was fun talking about 'Recent updates in treatment of alcohol dependence' in the 25th Annual Conference of IAPP.
How do you do justice to such a vast topic in 30 minutes? Tried my best.
How do you do justice to such a vast topic in 30 minutes? Tried my best.
Balanced & sensible coverage of risks & (non-existent) benefits of alcohol in @timesofindia.bsky.social.
Even those who enjoy alcohol in small (?) quantities, should be aware of risks involved.
Disclaimer: I've been quoted
Even those who enjoy alcohol in small (?) quantities, should be aware of risks involved.
Disclaimer: I've been quoted
November 21, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Balanced & sensible coverage of risks & (non-existent) benefits of alcohol in @timesofindia.bsky.social.
Even those who enjoy alcohol in small (?) quantities, should be aware of risks involved.
Disclaimer: I've been quoted
Even those who enjoy alcohol in small (?) quantities, should be aware of risks involved.
Disclaimer: I've been quoted
Had fun presenting "Motivation Enhancement" at the Bombay Psychiatric Society event, on 17 Nov. Entire program focusing only on psychosocial interventions for #addiction. That was refreshing.
November 20, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Had fun presenting "Motivation Enhancement" at the Bombay Psychiatric Society event, on 17 Nov. Entire program focusing only on psychosocial interventions for #addiction. That was refreshing.
Hi Everyone. New here.
Beginning with my favourite quote of Kofi Annan, from that other bird app.
Beginning with my favourite quote of Kofi Annan, from that other bird app.
November 18, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Hi Everyone. New here.
Beginning with my favourite quote of Kofi Annan, from that other bird app.
Beginning with my favourite quote of Kofi Annan, from that other bird app.