Shaping the Future of Addiction Treatment with Dr. Mark Leeds
The best bet for improving addiction treatment in the near future involves making what we already have more widely available.
Ever wondered what the future holds for addiction treatment? In this episode, Dr. Mark Leeds, an experienced osteopathic physician, takes listeners on a journey through the cutting-edge advancements and innovations set to transform addiction recovery in the 21st century. Despite significant breakthroughs in medical treatments, there's still a lot of skepticism and resistance toward medication-assisted therapies like suboxone. Dr. Leeds passionately advocates for making these effective treatments more accessible and accepted by the public.
He doesn't stop there; he dives into fascinating new therapies on the horizon, such as genetically targeted treatments and the potential of psychedelic therapy. Imagine using apps and wearables to aid cognitive behavioral therapy or employing sound and light devices to tackle psychiatric conditions—Dr. Leeds explores how technology could revolutionize addiction treatment. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the need to break down the stigma surrounding addiction and ensure that people can access the best treatments available today.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of addiction recovery, whether you're personally affected or just curious about the advancements in this critical field.