Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
Episode #72 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover on Emergency Department and Community Addiction Collaboration
Episode #72 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover on Emergency Department and Community Addiction Collaboration
Episode #72 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover on Emergency Department and Community Addiction Collaboration
Monday 9th May 2022
Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover share their collaborative approach to addiction treatment and prevention on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Uniting Forces: Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover on Tackling Addiction Together
Collaboration yields better results. Breaking silos between public health and public safety while integrating prevention is key in decreasing addiction and the harms from drugs.
What happens when emergency physicians join forces to tackle addiction? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Drs. Reb Close and Casey Grover share their firsthand experiences from the front lines. They reveal how breaking down barriers between public health and public safety can lead to more effective addiction treatment and prevention strategies.
Their work with the CReDO Task Force in San Diego and the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative showcases the power of collaboration in reducing overdoses and promoting safe prescription practices. Dr. Close, an attending emergency physician, is becoming board-certified in addiction medicine and leads the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative. Dr. Grover, also an emergency physician, shares his insights from working at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.
Together, they emphasize the need for comprehensive care that goes beyond initial detoxification, addressing conditions like post-acute withdrawal syndrome. They also discuss innovative treatments such as long-acting injectable naltrexone. This episode is packed with practical advice for healthcare providers, policymakers, and anyone affected by addiction. Tune in to discover how these experts are making a difference in their communities.