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Ep. 203 - Highlights from the “Opioids: A Crisis Still Facing Our Entire Community” Conference Pt. 1
Ep. 203 - Highlights from the “Opioids: A Crisis Still Facing Our Entire Community” Conference Pt. 1
Ep. 203 - Highlights from the “Opioids: A Crisis Still Facing Our Entire Community” Conference Pt. 1
Tuesday 11th September 2018
Discover how Northeast Ohio’s Community Action Plan is tackling the opioid crisis through education, healthcare, law enforcement, and community initiatives.
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Get the buttons here!Revamping Strategies: Northeast Ohio’s Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
There's no other issue that consumes as much of my own personal time or really the attention of the Department of Justice as it is the crisis that we're all here to discuss today, and that goes all the way up to the top, from The White House on down.
Picture a room full of dedicated professionals from Northeast Ohio, all united by a common mission: to combat the opioid epidemic. That’s the scene set in this episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast. Host Greg McNeil shares key moments from the “Opioids: A Crisis Still Facing Our Entire Community” conference held in Cleveland. This gathering saw the reunion of experts who initially crafted a Community Action Plan back in 2013.
Divided into four essential categories—Education and Prevention, Healthcare Policy and Treatment, Law Enforcement, and Data and Analysis—the plan aimed to tackle the crisis from multiple angles. Listeners get an inside look at how these subcommittees have evolved and adapted their strategies over the years. From law enforcement refining their protocols for investigating fatal overdoses to healthcare providers emphasizing safe opioid prescribing, the episode sheds light on the comprehensive efforts being made.
One of the standout discussions revolves around sober houses and their role in accepting medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The hosts stress that MAT should be an integral part of sober living environments, highlighting its importance in recovery. Another key point is the shift towards treating addiction as a chronic lifespan disease. This evolving perspective is seeing family physicians take on a more significant role in managing addiction, much like they would any other chronic condition.
The episode also touches on the US Department of Justice’s commitment to fighting the opioid crisis, including their investigations into the sources of opioids and fentanyl. Whether you’re directly affected by addiction or simply want to understand the multifaceted approach to tackling this crisis, this episode offers valuable insights. It’s a testament to what can be achieved when communities come together with a unified purpose.