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Ep. 258 - Saving Lives from Opioid Overdoses – Part 2: Innovations in Harm Reduction
Ep. 258 - Saving Lives from Opioid Overdoses – Part 2: Innovations in Harm Reduction
Ep. 258 - Saving Lives from Opioid Overdoses – Part 2: Innovations in Harm Reduction
Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Hear Dr. Jeffrey Singer discuss opioid prescribing limits and innovative harm reduction strategies on Cover 2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Harm Reduction: Dr. Jeffrey Singer's Take on Opioid Prescribing and Safe Injection Sites
The overdose rate starting as far back as The 70s, where they couldn't get any more data after that has been on a steady, exponential increase.
Picture a world where harm reduction isn't just a buzzword but a lifesaving strategy. In this episode of Cover 2 Resources, Dr. Jeffrey Singer returns to discuss groundbreaking approaches to tackle the opioid crisis. Dr. Singer dives into the controversial topic of opioid prescribing limits, arguing that stricter regulations might be pushing people toward more dangerous alternatives like fentanyl.
He makes a compelling case for prescribing leniency, suggesting that it could actually reduce overdose deaths by keeping people away from illicit drugs. But that's not all. Dr. Singer also shines a light on innovative harm reduction methods, including the potential of medically supervised injection sites. Imagine a place where people can use drugs under medical supervision, drastically cutting down the risk of fatal overdoses.
This episode delves into how such facilities could be game-changers in cities like Philadelphia, where a nonprofit group is fighting to open the first one. The conversation doesn't stop there. Dr. Singer also touches on the importance of removing regulatory barriers that hinder doctors and nonprofits from providing crucial support to those battling addiction. With a mix of expert analysis and hopeful perspectives, this episode offers a fresh look at how we can better address the opioid epidemic.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply interested in innovative solutions to this ongoing crisis, Dr. Singer's insights provide valuable food for thought. Tune in for a discussion that's both eye-opening and empowering.