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Atul Ambekar MD

@atulambekar.bsky.social

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Professor of Addiction Psychiatry * Interests: Harm Reduction, Drug Policy, Epidemiology * Views Personal * From India

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

'Gut feeling' driven by traditionalist morality is a powerful force to contend with.

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Atul Ambekar MD @atulambekar.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

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.

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Atul Ambekar MD @atulambekar.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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.

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Atul Ambekar MD @atulambekar.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

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

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Atul Ambekar MD @atulambekar.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

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.

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Atul Ambekar MD @atulambekar.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Thanks, @ehyshka.bsky.social. You are my first follower here. 🙏

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Atul Ambekar MD @atulambekar.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hi Everyone. New here. Beginning with my favourite quote of Kofi Annan, from that other bird app.

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