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Episode 2 - Michael Harris: Medication Assisted Treatment Expert
Episode 2 - Michael Harris: Medication Assisted Treatment Expert
Episode 2 - Michael Harris: Medication Assisted Treatment Expert
Thursday 13th February 2020
Michael Harris shares insights on Medication-Assisted Treatment and its revolutionary impact on addiction recovery in this episode of Talking Treatment.
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Get the buttons here!Michael Harris on Medication-Assisted Treatment: A Game-Changer in Addiction Recovery
This medication can alleviate your depression. Okay, medication-assisted treatment is necessary for opioids because there isn't something there: assisting the individual on a biological level from those cravings and taking that off.
Michael Harris, the Director of Substance Abuse/Residential/Telehealth Services at Park Place Behavioral Healthcare, joins host Derek and AZZLY CEO Coletta Dorado for a compelling discussion on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Michael brings his passion and expertise to the table, emphasizing the critical role MAT plays in treating opioid addiction. He explains how MAT addresses biological cravings, offering a lifeline to those for whom abstinence alone isn't enough.
The episode also dives into how technology has transformed MAT programs, making them more efficient and accessible. Government-funded treatment through grants and the unique drug court telehealth program at Park Place Behavioral Healthcare are other key topics. Michael doesn't shy away from discussing the barriers to MAT, such as lack of education and fear of displacing other treatment methods.
He underscores the importance of a continued care model and the need for instant access to help, stressing that buy-in at the right level is crucial for innovation and community service. The episode wraps up with a look at Medicaid reimbursement and its pivotal role in making MAT accessible. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of addiction treatment.