Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD

The Addiction Files

Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About 5 Drugs

5 Things You Need to Know About 5 Drugs

Tuesday 28th December 2021

Learn key facts about alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, nicotine, and cannabis with Drs. Petersen and Cook on 'The Addiction Files'.
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The Addiction Files
Author:
Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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5 Must-Know Facts About Commonly Abused Drugs: Insights from The Addiction Files

We cannot underestimate the power of peer support and if you have access to a peer support program in your community, please do utilize them, refer to them, support them, give them funding, help them with their grant writing, help them with anything you can in terms of utilization, because this is a key access point- in terms of warm handoffs and care, collaboration, care management, and patients who are involved with peer support do better.
Ever wondered what you really need to know about the most commonly abused substances? In this episode of 'The Addiction Files', Dr. Darlene Petersen and Dr. Paula Cook break down essential information on alcohol, opioids, methamphetamines, nicotine, and cannabis. These two seasoned addiction medicine experts take you through the basics, from how these substances affect the body to the best treatment approaches available.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone looking to understand more about addiction, this episode is packed with valuable insights. They emphasize the importance of early intervention and the role of peer support in recovery, shedding light on why abstinence from substances like nicotine and cannabis is crucial. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer picture of how to approach treatment and support for those struggling with addiction.
Perfect for anyone seeking practical advice and a deeper understanding of these pervasive issues.