Michael Walsh
Zachary Crouch
Addiction in the Emergency Room
Addiction in the Emergency Room
Addiction in the Emergency Room
Thursday 14th January 2021
Join Zach Crouch as he explores addiction in the ER with experts, covering interventions, enabling behaviors, and holistic care approaches.
58 minutes
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Michael Walsh
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Inside the ER: Tackling Addiction Head-On
We need to get them in, get them out as soon as we can, because we got other people that are coming in.
Imagine facing addiction in the high-stress environment of an emergency room. That's exactly what Zach Crouch and his guests, Cathy Cooke and Mary Jo Jennison-Stelzer, delve into in this gripping episode. Cathy and Mary Jo, both seasoned intervention specialists, start off by busting common myths about interventions. They share personal stories and professional insights on knowing when it's time to step in for a loved one.
They also touch on tricky subjects like enabling and codependency, shedding light on how these dynamics can hinder recovery. The conversation then takes a turn as Dr. Charles Miramonti, an emergency medicine physician, joins in. Dr. Miramonti offers a behind-the-scenes look at how ER staff handle addiction crises. He explains the value-based care programs that are transforming emergency rooms into more supportive environments for those battling addiction.
You'll hear about innovative support services that have been introduced to provide comprehensive care right when it's needed most. But the episode doesn't stop there. The discussion broadens to explore how the principles used in ERs can be applied to home care, advocating for a more holistic approach to addiction treatment. This episode is packed with valuable information and heartfelt discussions, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or working in healthcare.