Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Dr. John UmhauWhy Dr. Umhau Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About AddictionQuotes From Dr. UmhauMore About the Podcast
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Meet Dr. John Umhau
Why Dr. Umhau Is Mentally Strong
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Addiction
Quotes From Dr. Umhau
More About the Podcast
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John Umhau is a physician and addiction medicine specialist. His telemedicine practice focuses on the treatment of alcohol use disorder through diet, medication, andThe Sinclair Method.
He spent more than 20 years as a senior clinical investigator at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
He’s authored more than 50 scientific publications. Some of his research has focused on measuring the brain update of the essential omega-3 fatty acid DHA as well as the link betweenvitamin D deficiency and suicide.
Dr. Umhau doesn’t just prescribe medications. He conducts his own research on treatment options before advising his patients. He’s willing to share the pros and cons of various approaches, and he’s not afraid to express concerns about certain practices in the pharmaceutical industry.
He also takes his own advice. He talks about the benefits he’s gained from omega-3 fatty acids in his own life.
He’s willing to help his patients in some less traditional ways as well. He talks about nutrition more than most physicians and he provided telemedicine before the pandemic made it popular to do so.
Medical professionals often tell people to stop using substances without giving them tools to quit. Consequently, many people fail in their attempts to cut down on drinking or stop using drugs.
There are many ways to address substance use and mental health problems (two things that often go hand-in-hand). Sometimes brain chemistry has been altered to the point that it’s nearly impossible for someone to make behavioral changes that could improve their lives.
The struggle to give up an addiction or change a destructive behavior doesn’t necessarily stem from a lack of mental strength. A combination of factors, ranging from genetics to brain chemistry, are at play.
It’s important to find a physician or mental health provider who can recommend treatment based on your specific needs. Treatment needs for addiction vary greatly, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
John Umhau, MDOne of the critical things that people should know if they have friends, or loved ones, or even themselves who have alcohol problems is that there are medicines that really can reduce the craving for alcohol.
John Umhau, MD
One of the critical things that people should know if they have friends, or loved ones, or even themselves who have alcohol problems is that there are medicines that really can reduce the craving for alcohol.
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Links and ResourcesVisitDr. Umhau’s websiteto schedule an appointment or learn moreTake anaddiction testWhat Is Alcohol Use Disorder?Medications Used to Treat AlcoholismFrequently Asked Questions About Alcohol Problems
Links and Resources
VisitDr. Umhau’s websiteto schedule an appointment or learn moreTake anaddiction testWhat Is Alcohol Use Disorder?Medications Used to Treat AlcoholismFrequently Asked Questions About Alcohol Problems
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