Dr. Lloyd Sederer on Shaping the Future of Addiction Treatment
Patients presenting for treatment of addiction should be addressed with caring, compassion and understanding.
What does the future hold for addiction treatment? Dr. Lloyd Sederer, a distinguished figure in public health and psychiatry, shares his vision in this episode of 'The Rehab'. With a career spanning decades, including roles at Columbia University and McLean Hospital, Dr. Sederer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. He discusses the critical need for better access to existing tools like naloxone, an opioid overdose rescue drug, and medication-assisted treatments for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Dr. Sederer also highlights exciting new treatments on the horizon, such as synthetic psilocybin and supervised consumption sites. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of personalized care and treating addiction as a medical condition. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of addiction treatment.