Chelsea Dimitri
Chelsea Dimitri
All the Stats and What About MAT - PART 1
All the Stats and What About MAT - PART 1
All the Stats and What About MAT - PART 1
Sunday 21st February 2021
Chelsea Dimitri explores Medication-Assisted Treatment's impact on addiction and the opioid crisis. Listen to her insights and personal experiences.
19 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Authentic
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Chelsea Dimitri
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Comedic Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
21 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Breaking Down Medication-Assisted Treatment: The Path to Sobriety - Part 1
It's about the end result. It's not about who did it in the pristine way.
When it comes to addiction recovery, the journey is often fraught with challenges and misconceptions. In this episode of 'Tales from the Jungle - Living with Addiction', Chelsea Dimitri takes a deep dive into the world of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Drawing inspiration from Chris Hayes' podcast 'Why is this Happening?' and Beth Macy's eye-opening book 'Dopesick', Chelsea sheds light on the sociological aspects of the opioid crisis and how MAT plays a crucial role in combating it.
You'll hear about some jaw-dropping statistics that underline the effectiveness of MAT and why it's considered a game-changer in the fight against addiction. Chelsea also touches on the emotional rollercoaster of tapering off medication and the ever-present fear of relapse, painting a vivid picture of what many face on their road to recovery. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or working in healthcare, this episode offers invaluable insights that could make a real difference.
Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that aims to clear up common myths and advocate for more accessible treatment options.