American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Interest in Reduction or Cessation of Opiate Use Among Syringe Exchange Clients
Interest in Reduction or Cessation of Opiate Use Among Syringe Exchange Clients
Interest in Reduction or Cessation of Opiate Use Among Syringe Exchange Clients
Wednesday 13th March 2019
Dr. Caleb Banta-Green discusses his study on syringe exchange clients' interest in reducing or stopping opiate use in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Caleb Banta-Green on Helping Syringe Exchange Clients Reduce Opiate Use
The majority of people with opioid use disorder want to stop or reduce their use, because I think there's a public perception that, well, if people wanted to stop, they'd stop. They're choosing not to get treatment or even that they're somehow having fun or getting away with something by continuing to use.
Imagine walking into a syringe exchange program and discovering that many clients actually want to reduce or stop their opiate use. That's exactly what Dr. Caleb Banta-Green, a principal research scientist at The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute at the University of Washington, found in his recent study. In this episode of 'Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract', Dr. Banta-Green shares the surprising results of surveying syringe exchange program clients about their interest in receiving help with opiate use disorder medication.
Contrary to popular belief, the majority of those surveyed expressed a desire to cut down or quit their use altogether. This revelation challenges the common perception that individuals with opioid use disorder are not interested in change. Dr. Banta-Green also discusses the importance of creating services that engage clients and keep them in care, highlighting how these services are evolving to meet the needs of this population.
If you're curious about the untapped potential for recovery among syringe exchange clients and the innovative ways to support them, this episode is a must-listen.