Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Can We End the Epidemic? The History of Opioids and New Clinical Developments
Can We End the Epidemic? The History of Opioids and New Clinical Developments
Can We End the Epidemic? The History of Opioids and New Clinical Developments
Wednesday 24th August 2022
Join Dr. Alta DeRoo and William C. Moyers as they explore the opioid crisis, its history, treatment options, and community responses in this engaging podcast episode.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking the Opioid Crisis: A Conversation with Dr. Alta DeRoo
There's plenty of help and success out there from opioid use disorder and we're glad that you're leading our organization in the charge in terms of treatment and in terms of advocating for recovery.
Ever wondered how prescription opioids became a gateway to heroin and fentanyl? In this compelling episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alta DeRoo, to trace the history and evolution of the opioid epidemic. Dr. DeRoo sheds light on how opioids rose to prominence in pain management and why it took so long for regulations to catch up.
You'll hear about the latest treatment solutions, from medication-assisted therapy to community-based responses, aimed at tackling this crisis head-on. The episode also dives into the rise of synthetic opioids and their role in exacerbating the epidemic. Dr. DeRoo discusses the efforts of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to educate medical students about addiction treatment and the importance of board certification in addiction medicine.
Particularly poignant is the conversation about the stigma faced by pregnant women with opioid use disorder and the barriers to providing them with appropriate care. With real-life success stories and a hopeful message advocating for recovery, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of the opioid crisis and the strides being made to combat it.