The Acute Stress Reaction Story

In this episode we're diving deep into the intricate relationship between trauma, stress, and addiction. In this episode titled "The Acute Stress Reaction Story," host Daniel Powell is joined by experts Navid Khodaparast and Alejandro Covalin. Together, they explore how acute stress reactions can lead to PTSD and how understanding these connections could pave the way for novel treatment strategies.

We’ll discover how repetitive stressful events create strong, lasting memories tied to our senses and discuss pioneering neurostimulation methods aimed at balancing our sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. From the battlefield to the emergency room, our guests reveal groundbreaking research funded by the Department of Defense, aiming to prevent PTSD by targeting acute stress reactions. Let’s journey into the science of trauma and the innovative treatments that could transform mental health care.

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