Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Ep 21: Safer Opioid Supply with Dr Andrea Sereda
Ep 21: Safer Opioid Supply with Dr Andrea Sereda
Ep 21: Safer Opioid Supply with Dr Andrea Sereda
Sunday 26th November 2023
Join Dr. Andrea Sereda on 'Mino Bimaadiziwin' as she discusses the Safer Opioid Supply program and its transformative impact on addiction recovery.
46 minutes
Empowering
Supportive
Informative
Compassionate
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Holistic Health Innovations
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
26 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Redefining Recovery: Dr. Andrea Sereda on Safer Opioid Supply
Episode Overview
- Safer opioid supply fills the unique gap for individuals not successful in traditional addiction medicine therapies
- Importance of centering the person in their treatment decisions and medication selection
- Challenges and considerations for providing safer supply in remote and isolated communities
- Emphasis on the physical and emotional needs of individuals using drugs
- Encouragement for listeners to explore the National Safer Supply Community of Practice website for more information and resources
I prescribe pharmaceutical grade pills, known dose, known purity, made in a pharmaceutical factory that people can then crush and inject so that they are no longer injecting the tainted, the toxic fentanyl straight supply. And so safe supply fills that unique gap in people who have not been able to be successful in traditional addiction medicine therapies like methadone and buprenorphine. That's Dr. Andrea Serrata.
Imagine having access to pharmaceutical-grade opioids instead of dangerous street drugs. In this eye-opening episode of 'Mino Bimaadiziwin', Dr. Andrea Sereda joins Carol Hopkins to discuss the groundbreaking Safer Opioid Supply program. Dr. Sereda, a leading physician at the London, Ontario Intercommunity Health Centre, sheds light on how this innovative approach is transforming addiction recovery. She shares her experiences working with people who use drugs, those without stable housing, and women in the survival sex trade. Dr.
Sereda's program provides a safer alternative for individuals who haven’t found success with traditional therapies like methadone or buprenorphine. You'll hear about the importance of respecting each person's autonomy in their treatment choices and the unique challenges faced by remote communities. Dr. Sereda emphasizes the need for community engagement and better resources to support the physical and emotional well-being of those using drugs.
This episode offers a compassionate look at how holistic, person-centred care can make a real difference in addressing the overdose crisis.