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Episode #180 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gerald Carrol on EMS role in addiction
Episode #180 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gerald Carrol on EMS role in addiction
Episode #180 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Gerald Carrol on EMS role in addiction
Monday 3rd June 2024
Discover how EMS professionals save lives and tackle addiction with Dr. Gerald Carroll on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Episode Overview
- EMS professionals play a crucial role in addiction care and overdose prevention.
- Naloxone is a life-saving opioid reversal agent used by EMS.
- Harm reduction focuses on keeping people alive until they are ready for recovery.
- Addiction should be understood as a medical condition, not a moral failing.
- Innovative treatments like long-term injectables are being explored in EMS.
Harm reduction is all about keeping people alive until they're ready to go to recovery
Get ready for a deep dive into the vital role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addiction care with Dr. Gerald Carroll, a triple-board certified physician specialising in EMS, addiction medicine, and emergency medicine. Hosted by Dr. Roneet Lev, 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' takes you on an eye-opening journey through the intersection of addiction, mental health, and urban EMS. Dr.
Carroll shares his extensive experience, from his days as a paramedic in New York City to his current role as Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at Cooper University Hospital. You'll hear about the staggering number of non-fatal overdoses and the life-saving power of naloxone, an opioid reversal agent. Dr. Carroll passionately discusses the need for innovative approaches in addiction care, including harm reduction and long-term injectable treatments.
He emphasises the importance of understanding addiction as a medical condition rather than a moral failing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction treatment and the critical role EMS plays in saving lives. Tune in to hear how EMS professionals are not just first responders but also crucial players in the battle against addiction.