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#107 – Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Recovery Options
#107 – Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Recovery Options
#107 – Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Recovery Options
Wednesday 30th March 2022
Dr. Joe Volpicelli shares his innovative addiction treatments combining medications and therapy in this insightful episode of Recovery Survey.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Innovating Addiction Treatment with Medications and Therapy
We need to intervene even at an earlier stage than waiting for people to necessarily hit rock bottom to have terrible consequences.
What happens when you combine groundbreaking research with a deep understanding of human psychology? You get Dr. Joe Volpicelli's approach to addiction treatment. In this episode of Recovery Survey, Dr. Volpicelli, a trailblazer in clinical research and practice, shares his journey from academia to opening his own center. His pioneering work on naltrexone led to the first new FDA-approved medication for alcohol treatment in nearly fifty years. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Dr.
Volpicelli emphasizes the power of combining medications with psychotherapy to create individualized treatment plans that really work. He discusses the critical role of psychosocial support, including counseling, in helping people not just recover but stay in recovery. The conversation takes a deep dive into the risks associated with prescribed opiates and how doctors can better meet their patients' needs without fueling addiction.
You'll also hear about the emerging role of digital therapeutics in addiction treatment and why it's crucial to remove the stigma around seeking help. Dr. Volpicelli's insights offer a holistic view of recovery, focusing on purpose and connections as key elements in preventing relapse. This episode is a treasure trove of valuable information for anyone interested in evidence-based approaches to overcoming addiction.