Episode #105 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction Season 2 FinaleEpisode #105 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction Season 2 Finale
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction presents SEASON FINALE Live Stream of December 9, 2022. Featured experts reflex on 2022 and share High Truths hopes for 2023. Dr. Roneet Lev, podcast host, Emergency and Addiction Physician Dr. Bertha Madras, Drug Policy Expert, Harvard Medical School Dr. Libby Stuyt, Psychiatrist Colorado Dr. Jessica Ristau, Internal Medicine and Addiction Physician, National Clinical Consultation Center, NCCC IASIC 22 HT Finale Flyer
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High Truths: Experts Reflect on 2022 and Look Forward to 2023
“More pregnant women are using the drug, in addition to the fact that at birth, these infants exposed in utero are characterized by preterm deliveries by neonatal intensive care unit admissions by decreased mean birth weight, decreased apgar score, decreased head circumference.”
Imagine wrapping up a year with a powerhouse panel of addiction experts. That's exactly what 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' delivers in its season finale. Hosted by the ever-insightful Dr. Roneet Lev, this episode features a dynamic discussion with Dr. Bertha Madras from Harvard Medical School, Colorado psychiatrist Dr. Libby Stuyt, and Dr. Jessica Ristau from the National Clinical Consultation Center.
These experts bring their wealth of knowledge to the table, reflecting on the challenges and progress of 2022 while sharing their hopes for the year ahead. Dr. Madras kicks things off by highlighting the alarming effects of marijuana on pregnant women and their babies. From higher rates of preterm delivery to neonatal intensive care unit admissions, the statistics are eye-opening. But that's just the beginning.
The conversation shifts to the dangers of unregulated psychedelics, with the experts emphasizing the need for FDA approval to ensure safety. The opioid epidemic and the scourge of fentanyl take center stage next. Dr. Stuyt underscores the critical need for expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Meanwhile, Dr. Ristau sheds light on the harms of high potency THC and its impact on adolescent brain development, including the crucial pruning process during this stage.
Parental influence in drug use prevention also gets a spotlight, as does the necessity for a national standard in identifying drug-related deaths. Dr. Madras rounds out the discussion by stressing the teratogenic effects of marijuana and its potential impact on future generations. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, offering listeners a comprehensive look at where we've been and where we're headed in the fight against drug addiction.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a concerned parent, or someone on your own recovery journey, there's something here for everyone.
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