S5 E30 | Dr. Meera Bai Grover | Compassion Over Condemnation: A Christian Physician's Perspective On Addiction

In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by Dr. Meera Grover as she shares her journey into addiction medicine, discussing the importance of compassion and understanding in treating addiction. She explains the role of supervised consumption sites, the biological aspects of addiction, and the impact of trauma. Dr. Grover also dives into the need for a moral framework that reflects love and grace, encouraging listeners to engage with those struggling with addiction in a supportive and empathetic manner.

Resources Mentioned:   

Why I Help People Take Drugs: Reflections of a Christian Addiction Medicine Physician by Meera Bai Grover, M.D.  

The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity  

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