Dr. Roneet Lev
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Episode #127 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Brooks Gentry and Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Episode #127 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Brooks Gentry and Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Episode #127 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Brooks Gentry and Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Monday 29th May 2023
Dr. Brooks Gentry explores monoclonal antibody treatments for meth addiction in 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' with Dr. Roneet Lev.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Brooks Gentry, a leading expert, shares insights into developing a monoclonal antibody treatment for methamphetamine use disorder.
- The podcast highlights the medical approach to substance use disorder, emphasizing the need for innovative treatments and compassion in addiction medicine.
- Challenges in drug development and the future of addiction medicine are discussed, providing valuable information for those interested in the field.
- The conversation delves into the long-term effects of methamphetamine, pregnancy and substance use disorder, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches, offering a comprehensive view of the topic.
- Stigma and compassion in addiction treatment are addressed, shedding light on the importance of understanding substance use disorder as a medical illness.
We believe that this is a medical illness and not a social ill. The more we can do to develop new medications, the more we can help these folks.
Imagine a world where methamphetamine addiction could be treated with the same precision as cancer. That's what Dr. Brooks Gentry is striving for in this eye-opening episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'. Hosted by Dr. Roneet Lev, an emergency and addiction physician with years of frontline experience, this episode dives into Dr. Gentry's pioneering work on monoclonal antibody treatments for methamphetamine use disorder. Dr.
Gentry, a seasoned professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, shares his journey from clinical anesthesiology to groundbreaking research in addiction medicine. He explains how monoclonal antibodies could offer a new way to manage meth addiction, potentially changing the lives of millions struggling with this powerful drug. You'll hear about the science behind these treatments, the hurdles in drug development, and the compassionate approach needed to understand addiction as a medical illness.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about innovative solutions in addiction treatment or looking for hope in the battle against methamphetamine use.