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EP28_Could Genetic Testing Save You Years of Trial & Error in Mental Health Treatment? A Chat with Dr Evelyn Higgins (Expert)
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Many people come into treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns and are put onto prescribed medication. Whilst this approach may work, often we see people getting worse, or struggling through trial and error to find the "right" combination. What if there was a way to avoid the back and forth of things not working? What if you could even avoid certain issues being triggered in your treatment process, or avoid certain triggers completely?
This is where Wired For Addiction® comes in. Wired For Addiction® specializes in the biological component of mental health and addiction recovery. With over 100 years of combined staff experience in the addiction field and 17 years designated for Research & Development, we have poised ourselves as a global expert in the science of addiction recovery.
In today's episode, I speak with WFA's Founder, Dr. Evelyn Higgins. Dr Higgins is a recognized international expert in the science of addiction recovery. As a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management, and Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, Dr. Higgins has had the honor of advising the U.S. Surgeon General, producing and hosting a Gracie Award winning nationally syndicated health and wellness radio program, and serving as a 1996 Olympic Team Doctor and Olympic torch bearer.
With 35 years in practice, Dr. Higgins has specialized in the clinical application of the neuroscience & epigenetics behind mental health complexities. Recent events include presenting at the 2023 Executive Summit on Addiction Treatment in Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii, honored as a 2022 TEDx Speaker, 2022 International Society of Substance Use Professionals Annual Conference panelist in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2022 International Gambling Conference in Auckland, New Zealand speaker, 2021 Nominee for Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators in Healthcare, 2018 & 2023 Compass Transatlantic speaker, and frequent national media healthcare commentator, Dr.Higgins finds herself at the nexus of epigenetics, neuroscience, and health.
Dive into this episode with me, and find out more about what science is doing for the world of mental health.
Contact Information:
To schedule an appointment: [email protected]
To contact Dr Higgins: [email protected]
Office: 1-888-841-7099
Link to recent previous speaking engagements
Understanding genetic markers of addiction | Evelyn Higgins | TEDxJacksonville - YouTube
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