The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power: Gabor MatéVideo, Addiction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Recovery / By Helplink Admin Canadian physician Gabor Maté is a specialist in terminal illnesses, chemical dependents, and HIV positive patients. Dr. Maté is a renowned author of books and columnist known for his knowledge about attention deficit disorder, stress, chronic illness and parental relations. His theme at TEDxRio+20 was addiction — from drugs to power. From the lack of love to the desire to escape oneself, from susceptibility of the being to interior power — nothing escapes.