Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD
Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD
EP 303 Joanna Conti joins us for #guestThursday
EP 303 Joanna Conti joins us for #guestThursday
EP 303 Joanna Conti joins us for #guestThursday
Saturday 25th June 2022
Joanna Conti joins 'Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD' to discuss the importance of measuring addiction treatment outcomes and her journey with Conquer Addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Joanna Conti: Measuring Success in Addiction Treatment
The only place that independently validated information about addiction treatment exists right now is on the conquer addiction website.
Joanna Conti knows the struggle of finding effective addiction treatment all too well. In this episode of 'Daily Dose of Dr Marry & DD', she shares her personal journey of helping her daughter achieve long-term sobriety. Through her experience, she discovered that the effectiveness of treatment centers can vary greatly, making it tough for families to choose the right option. Conti’s solution?
She founded Conquer Addiction, a nonprofit dedicated to improving treatment quality by measuring outcomes and sharing this vital information with the public. Conti dives into why measuring treatment outcomes is crucial for both families and treatment centers. With success rates hovering around 50% after one year, knowing which centers perform better can make a world of difference. She explains how tracking patient outcomes helps centers refine their approaches, ultimately boosting their success rates.
The conversation also touches on the role of insurance and policy in addiction treatment. Conti emphasizes the need for policies that support evidence-based treatments and provide adequate coverage for multiple rounds of care. She reminds us that addiction is a chronic disease often requiring ongoing support. Throughout the episode, Conti speaks with compassion and empathy, offering valuable insights for anyone affected by addiction.
Her advocacy work aims to end the stigma and shame surrounding addiction, providing hope and practical advice for those on the recovery path.