WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E42 - Aired 1-12-23 Dan Schneider - The Pharmacist Update on M.A.T. Law
E42 - Aired 1-12-23 Dan Schneider - The Pharmacist Update on M.A.T. Law
E42 - Aired 1-12-23 Dan Schneider - The Pharmacist Update on M.A.T. Law
Friday 13th January 2023
Dan Schneider joins Tony Lagreca on 'Courage to Hope' to discuss the life-saving benefits of Medically Assisted Treatment and fighting addiction stigma.
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Get the buttons here!Dan Schneider on Medically Assisted Treatment: A Beacon of Hope
We don't want to see other people go through what we went through.
Picture a world where battling opioid addiction doesn't mean trading one dependency for another. In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony Lagreca sits down with Dan Schneider, famously known as 'The Pharmacist' from the Netflix docuseries. Together, they dive into the transformative potential of Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) in addressing opioid use disorder (OUD). MAT uses medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings, offering a lifeline to those grappling with addiction.
Despite its proven effectiveness, many still view MAT with skepticism, believing it's merely substituting one drug for another. Dan Schneider passionately argues against this misconception, emphasizing the life-saving benefits of MAT and the critical role of doctors and pharmacists in its administration. The conversation also touches on the financial aspects of MAT, highlighting initiatives to provide it at zero cost to patients for a year.
They discuss how decreasing the demand for illicit drugs can ultimately reduce supply and save lives. Schneider's dedication to promoting MAT shines through as he shares his vision for a future where stigma is replaced with support and understanding. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the fight against opioid addiction and the quest for compassionate, effective treatment solutions.