Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Influencing Substance Use w/guest, Nathaniel Day.
Influencing Substance Use w/guest, Nathaniel Day.
Influencing Substance Use w/guest, Nathaniel Day.
Monday 12th December 2022
Nathaniel Day talks about his virtual program in Alberta that's changing substance use treatment with same-day help and innovative harm reduction strategies.
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Get the buttons here!Revolutionizing Substance Use Treatment: Nathaniel Day’s Virtual Approach
I can only imagine how happy I'd feel if our team and the processes we have and improvements in other places could ensure that all Canadians and, you know, eventually, you know, all Americans and all everybody in the world who wants care and needs care can get the care that they need right when they need it.
What if getting help for substance use was as simple as making a call? Nathaniel Day, the Medical Director of the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program in Alberta, is making that a reality. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks', Nathaniel shares his journey from witnessing the system's failures to creating a program that offers same-day help. He explains how this virtual approach is transforming lives, providing immediate access to suboxone, and advocating for safer living conditions.
Nathaniel's passion is evident as he discusses the importance of harm reduction, the risks of prescribed medications, and the challenges people face when completing treatment and coming off medication. He also highlights the need for co-located services, effective monitoring, and robust evidence to support care. This conversation goes beyond the technicalities, delving into public health messaging and innovative tools like the doors app for digital overdose response.
Whether you're struggling with substance use, supporting someone who is, or just curious about new treatment methods, Nathaniel's insights offer a fresh perspective on tackling addiction. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that could change how you view substance use treatment.