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Encore Episode: Overcoming Opioid Addiction
Encore Episode: Overcoming Opioid Addiction
Encore Episode: Overcoming Opioid Addiction
Monday 11th March 2019
Dr. Adam Bisaga explains why opioid addiction needs medical treatment and specialized care on Rewired Radio with Erica Spiegelman.
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Get the buttons here!Treating Opioid Addiction: Dr. Adam Bisaga's Medical Approach
Unless you pay attention to what's happening in the brain, unless you use medical treatment, you have very little chance that you can have someone being able to kind of recover without the medical intervention.
Imagine being at the forefront of one of the most pressing health crises of our time. In this episode of Rewired Radio, host Erica Spiegelman sits down with Dr. Adam Bisaga, an addiction psychiatrist, clinician, and author of 'Overcoming Opioid Addiction'. Dr. Bisaga brings a wealth of knowledge from his work at Columbia University to discuss why opioid addiction is not just another form of substance abuse but a unique challenge requiring specialized treatment.
With opioid addiction rates climbing, he emphasizes the need to treat it as a medical condition rather than a criminal issue. Dr. Bisaga delves into the nuances that set opioid addiction apart from other addictions and advocates for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as a cornerstone of effective care. He sheds light on the stigma that often surrounds addiction, making it difficult for those affected to seek help.
By treating addiction as a medical issue, we can reduce this stigma and encourage more people to get the treatment they need. The conversation also touches on the role of trauma in addiction, strategies for relapse prevention, and the critical need for more medical professionals in the field of addiction treatment. Dr. Bisaga's insights provide a comprehensive look at the opioid crisis, offering listeners practical advice on how they can support those struggling with addiction.
Whether you're personally affected by opioid addiction, know someone who is, or simply want to understand more about this public health issue, this episode offers valuable perspectives and a message of hope. Tune in to hear how change is possible and recovery is within reach.