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Changing the Face of Addiction Treatment with Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Changing the Face of Addiction Treatment with Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Changing the Face of Addiction Treatment with Dr. Sarah Wakeman
Wednesday 13th June 2018
Join Dr. Sarah Wakeman as she discusses compassionate addiction treatment and reducing stigma on 'Charged'. Discover how you can make a difference.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Sarah Wakeman: Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment with Compassion
Most people with heroin addiction will get better and will lead long lives in recovery.
Imagine a world where addiction treatment is rooted in compassion and evidence. Dr. Sarah Wakeman, an addiction medicine specialist at Mass General, is on a mission to make that a reality. As the medical director of the hospital's Substance Use Disorders Initiative, Dr. Wakeman is a national leader in reshaping how we understand and treat substance use disorders. In this episode of 'Charged: Stories from the Women Leading Health Care', Dr.
Wakeman dives into the importance of language and the role it plays in reducing stigma around addiction. She sheds light on the factors that influence a person's risk of developing a substance use disorder and shares her insights on creating a more empathetic approach to treatment. But it’s not just about the patients. Dr. Wakeman also opens up about the challenges and rewards of being a young woman in medicine, especially in a field as demanding as addiction treatment.
She emphasizes the need for self-care and resilience when dealing with such heavy topics, offering advice for others in the medical field. If you're looking to understand more about compassionate addiction treatment or seeking inspiration from a trailblazing woman in healthcare, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Wakeman’s approach is not just changing lives; it’s changing the conversation around addiction treatment.