Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Services
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Interview with Dr. Jennifer Hoffman
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Hoffman
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Hoffman
Friday 30th April 2021
Dr. Jennifer Hoffman talks about breaking the stigma around addiction during pregnancy and the importance of compassionate care.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jennifer Hoffman on Addiction and Pregnancy
Until we can come together as a society and realize that this is not a choice, it requires treatment, then the stigma is going to remain.
Picture this: You're a pregnant woman battling addiction, and instead of finding support, you're met with judgment. In this episode of 'Lifeboat Addiction Recovery Cast', Christian chats with Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, an Ob-Gyn physician with a mission to change this narrative. Dr. Hoffman has seen firsthand the struggles that pregnant women with substance use disorders face, not just from the addiction itself but from the biases entrenched in healthcare.
She argues that addiction is a disease requiring treatment, not judgment, and champions medication-assisted therapy as a crucial tool in recovery. But why is it often sidelined? Funding issues and stigma play significant roles, according to Dr. Hoffman. She also highlights the power of emotional intelligence in healthcare, urging providers to balance their professional detachment with personal empathy to better connect with patients. As if the challenges weren't enough, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown another wrench into the works.
However, Dr. Hoffman sees a silver lining in telemedicine, which has made addiction treatment more accessible for many. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt discussion on how society can better support pregnant women in recovery. Dr. Hoffman calls for a collective effort to break down stigmas and treat addiction as the disease it is. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues and learn how you can contribute to a more compassionate healthcare system.