Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
Dr. Wiplove Lamba & Jean-Paul Michael
#144 The Impact of RAAM Clinics: Exploring Their Role in Transforming Addiction Treatment & Offering Rapid, Accessible Medical Care
#144 The Impact of RAAM Clinics: Exploring Their Role in Transforming Addiction Treatment & Offering Rapid, Accessible Medical Care
#144 The Impact of RAAM Clinics: Exploring Their Role in Transforming Addiction Treatment & Offering Rapid, Accessible Medical Care
Friday 2nd June 2023
Explore how RAAM clinics are transforming addiction treatment with immediate, low-barrier care in this episode of Captain Hooked: The Addiction Project.
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Episode Overview
- RAAM clinics provide low-barrier, accessible treatment without appointments or referrals
- Clinics offer government-funded care for alcohol or opiate use disorder
- The history and evolution of RAAM clinics and their impact on addiction care
- Challenges and gaps in the current model and the ongoing improvements
- The significance of RAAM clinics in providing accessible care and reducing stigma in addiction treatment
I think it's a phenomenal model. It's fantastic. I think there's gaps in it, right? And I think over time, they keep improving those gaps. So when a lot of them came out, some of them only did buprenorphine, some of them had two hours a day. When COVID came, a lot of them shut down. So the government ones, a lot of these ones, they just closed shop. Well, we're closed now, right?
Imagine walking into a clinic without an appointment and receiving immediate help for addiction. In this episode of 'Captain Hooked: The Addiction Project', Dr. Wiplove Lamba and Jean-Paul Michael dive into the world of Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics. These innovative walk-in clinics offer a lifeline for those grappling with substance use disorders, breaking down traditional barriers to treatment. From the get-go, the episode unpacks what makes RAAM clinics stand out.
No appointments, no referrals – just accessible care when it's needed most. Dr. Wip and JP guide you through the history and evolution of these clinics, highlighting the groundbreaking work of pioneers in the field. They also introduce META:PHI, an organization pushing the boundaries of addiction treatment. But it's not just about the logistics. The episode also tackles common myths and misconceptions surrounding 'methadone clinics', aiming to clear up any confusion.
You'll hear about the expansion of RAAM clinics beyond Ontario into the USA, and their potential to reshape addiction treatment on a broader scale. Whether you're dealing with alcohol or opiate use disorder, or simply want to understand more about accessible addiction care, this episode offers valuable insights. Dr. Wip and JP's discussion sheds light on how RAAM clinics are not only providing immediate care but also reducing stigma and improving the current treatment model.
Tune in for a compelling conversation that could change the way you think about addiction treatment.