Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
Episode #78 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Tom Frieden on Public Health
Episode #78 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Tom Frieden on Public Health
Episode #78 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Dr. Tom Frieden on Public Health
Monday 20th June 2022
Dr. Tom Frieden shares public health strategies for tackling drug overdoses in 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction' with Dr. Roneet Lev.
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We don't have a foregone conclusion that we're going to succeed, but if we work strategically, if we work effectively, we can make a huge difference.
What if we approached drug overdoses the same way we handle infectious diseases? Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and now President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins Dr. Roneet Lev in this thought-provoking episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'. With a rich background in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and public health, Dr. Frieden shares his innovative ideas on applying public health models to combat drug overdoses.
Imagine using contact tracing for overdoses or making buprenorphine as accessible as possible—these are just a few of the groundbreaking solutions discussed. Dr. Frieden also dives into the importance of societal changes and mental health interventions, explaining how understanding the drivers behind fentanyl use can lead to more effective public health actions.
His mission at Resolve to Save Lives and his work on the global elimination of artificial trans fat further highlight his commitment to improving public health on a grand scale. Tune in for an episode that challenges conventional thinking and offers new perspectives on tackling one of today’s most pressing issues.