Stephen Hays
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#57 - Eric Dresdale - An Early Pioneer in Addiction Startups
#57 - Eric Dresdale - An Early Pioneer in Addiction Startups
#57 - Eric Dresdale - An Early Pioneer in Addiction Startups
Saturday 11th July 2020
Eric Dresdale talks about his journey from addiction to creating groundbreaking startups in mental health and addiction recovery on the Stigma Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Eric Dresdale: Pioneering Addiction Recovery Startups
I believe there's multiple paths to recovery. With corona covid, I think you're going to see a bigger transition to virtual care and I'm really excited to see how that'll shift.
Imagine creating a startup that not only helps people in recovery but also revolutionizes the way we think about addiction treatment. That's exactly what Eric Dresdale did. In this episode of the Stigma Podcast, Stephen Hays chats with Eric, an early innovator in the mental health and addiction space.
Eric's journey began with his own struggle with painkiller addiction, which inspired him to develop 'Next Step', a reloadable prepaid MasterCard designed to support those in recovery by setting spending limits and providing financial oversight. This innovative solution was later acquired by True Link Financial in 2016. Eric doesn’t stop there. He’s now a trusted advisor for startups focused on behavioral health, sharing his wealth of knowledge on care models, care delivery, and the future of addiction treatment.
He highlights the shift towards virtual care, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing importance of non-residential treatment options. Throughout the conversation, Eric and Stephen discuss the ongoing challenges in the recovery industry, including the stigma surrounding medication for mental illness and the need for multiple paths to recovery. Eric’s insights offer a fresh perspective on how technology and innovation can create new opportunities for those battling addiction.
Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to make a difference in the mental health sector or someone interested in the latest advancements in addiction treatment, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiration.