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Ep. 274 - Treatment Breakthrough: The ER Addiction Stabilization Unit
Ep. 274 - Treatment Breakthrough: The ER Addiction Stabilization Unit
Ep. 274 - Treatment Breakthrough: The ER Addiction Stabilization Unit
Friday 28th February 2020
Learn how Palm Beach County's ER Addiction Stabilization Unit is transforming substance use disorder treatment in emergency rooms.
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Emergency Care: Inside Palm Beach's Addiction Stabilization Unit
If you have the correct approach for the patient, who are the most resistant, most depressed and they don't see any light in their life, if we show them like a speck of love, you could see how much they change.
Imagine walking into an emergency room not just for a broken bone, but for help with substance use disorder. That's exactly what's happening in Palm Beach County, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Dr. Belma Andric and her team. In this episode of Cover2 Resources, Dr. Andric, Chief Medical Officer of the Health District of Palm Beach County, shares the story behind their groundbreaking ER Addiction Stabilization Unit (ASU).
This isn't your typical ER visit; it's a lifeline for those grappling with addiction. The unit offers Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) right in the emergency room, followed by eight days of house calls to ensure patients stay on track. Since its launch, the ASU has treated over 350 patients, offering them a new lease on life. Dr.
Andric and her team discuss how this public-private partnership is setting new standards in addiction care, similar to centers of excellence for heart or cancer treatment. They also delve into the importance of motivational interviewing and the role of love and encouragement in recovery. If you're curious about innovative approaches to addiction treatment or know someone who could benefit, this episode is a must-listen.