Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
Episode #94 High Truths and Drugs and Addiction with Millenium Health and Drug Testing
Episode #94 High Truths and Drugs and Addiction with Millenium Health and Drug Testing
Episode #94 High Truths and Drugs and Addiction with Millenium Health and Drug Testing
Monday 10th October 2022
Drs. Dawson and Passik discuss the vital role of drug testing in addiction and pain management with Dr. Roneet Lev on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!The Crucial Role of Drug Testing in Addiction and Pain Management
I spent so much of my career trying to help my clinician colleagues become better at communicating why they're doing a drug test and everything.
Ever thought about how drug testing fits into the bigger picture of addiction and pain management? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Drs. Eric Dawson and Steven Passik from Millennium Health to shed light on this essential topic. Millennium Health, a leading specialty lab, has been at the forefront of medication monitoring and drug testing for over a decade.
They help clinicians keep track of prescription and illicit drug use, offering a clearer view of national drug trends. Dr. Dawson, with his rich background in clinical experience and research, dives into the complexities of opioid prescribing and the ripple effects of drug misuse. He's passionate about educating healthcare professionals and has shared his knowledge through numerous lectures and publications. On the other hand, Dr.
Passik brings his expertise from a 25-year career as an academic clinical psychologist, working with both cancer and non-cancer pain patients. Together, they discuss the challenges and benefits of drug testing, especially in the context of the opioid crisis. They explore how urine drug testing can be a powerful tool for monitoring patient compliance and preventing misuse. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on drug abuse and the evolving landscape of drug testing.
If you're curious about how drug testing can make a difference in treatment plans or want to understand the broader implications for public health, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to learn why communication and collaboration are key in this critical aspect of addiction medicine.