American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: Telling the story of the opioid crisis
Lead: Telling the story of the opioid crisis
Lead: Telling the story of the opioid crisis
Tuesday 16th April 2024
Explore 'Dopesick', public health interventions, and the impact of substance use during pregnancy in this week's deep dive into addiction medicine.
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking the Opioid Crisis Through 'Dopesick' and Beyond
Episode Overview
- Critique of 'Dopesick' for oversimplifying the opioid crisis narrative.
- Public health interventions like naloxone can reduce fatal overdoses by 37%.
- Substance use during pregnancy negatively impacts infant development.
- Rural areas face unique barriers to opioid use disorder treatment.
- Women with OUD and PTSD need integrated trauma-focused treatments.
'Dopesick attempts to portray multiple dimensions of the opioid crisis but oversimplifies the story by attributing the cause almost exclusively to Purdue Pharma and Richard Sackler'
This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' dives into the opioid crisis through a narrative analysis of the TV series 'Dopesick'. The show, which attempts to capture the multifaceted nature of the crisis, is critiqued for its narrow focus on Purdue Pharma and Richard Sackler, potentially overshadowing other contributing factors. The discussion extends to public health interventions, showcasing how increasing harm reduction strategies like naloxone can significantly reduce fatal overdoses.
The episode also highlights the impact of substance use during pregnancy on infant development, revealing that substance-exposed infants score lower in cognitive, language, and motor skills compared to their non-exposed counterparts. Additionally, the barriers to opioid use disorder treatment in rural areas are examined, noting unique challenges such as long travel distances and lack of privacy.
The episode wraps up with a look at the lived experiences of women with opioid use disorder and PTSD, emphasizing the need for integrated trauma-focused treatments. You'll find this episode both informative and eye-opening, shedding light on various dimensions of addiction medicine that are crucial for understanding and addressing the opioid crisis.