Dr. Petros Levounis is President of the American Psychiatric Association and a leader in addiction research. He joins host Thea Gallagher, PsyD, to talk about the latest in addiction medicine, the state of the opioid crisis, the growing problem of technology addiction, and the promise and risks of psychedelic medicine. He also shares his hopes for the future of psychiatry, including better integration of diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes for people with mental health disorders.00:00 Introduction to NYU Langone Insights on Psychiatry00:16 Dr. Levounis's role and priorities as APA president00:46 The State of Addiction Medicine02:12 Neurobiology of Addiction03:37 Interplay Between Mental Health and Addiction06:03 Potential and Challenges of Psychedelic Medicine08:37 Cannabis and Tech Addictions10:11 Addressing the Opioid Crisis: Strategies and Solutions15:28 Addressing Technological Addictions28:55 The Future of Psychiatry: Goals and Aspirations35:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVisit our website for more insights on psychiatry.Podcast producer: Jon Earle