In our outwardly focused society, there are numerous promises for solutions to our problems. Whether we receive a targeted ad for a face cream or watch a commercial for a vehicle that is going to imbue us with a sense of adventure, there is a consistent message that the answers to our struggles lie outside of us and ready for purchase. 

For many of us, this very mindset led us to addiction. The myth that a readily available fix exists has embedded itself into the world of medicine, significantly so in the specialty of Psychiatry. For addicts struggling to find recovery, this trend is particularly worrisome. 

In this insightful presentation, Dr. Hernandez looks at the origins of Psychiatry as a medical specialty, why it is particularly suited to falling prey to the false promises of a pharmaceutical remedy, and what this trend means for addiction treatment and those seeking recovery.