Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Methadone Malfunction
Methadone Malfunction
Methadone Malfunction
Wednesday 5th April 2023
Nathan McLean and Corey Williams discuss methadone shortages in B.C. with Garth Mullins, exploring its impact on opioid maintenance therapy.
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Get the buttons here!Methadone Shortages in B.C.: Real Stories and Real Impacts
It's not a difficult thing to figure out. We've been talking about this for the length of our show and other people in our province have been talking about it for a lot longer than that.
Imagine needing a life-saving medication and suddenly finding it in short supply. That's the reality for many in British Columbia dealing with methadone shortages. In this episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams dive deep into this pressing issue with guest Garth Mullins. Garth, who relies on opioid maintenance therapy, shares his firsthand experiences and the challenges he's faced during this crisis.
The conversation covers a lot of ground, from the government's response to the shortage to the intricacies of harm reduction policies and regulatory hiccups. Nathan and Corey break down the differences between old and new methadone formulations, discussing a fascinating half-life study that compares them. They also highlight the struggles of those dependent on opioid maintenance therapy, emphasizing the urgent need for reliable access to these medications.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the real-world impact of drug policy and regulation on individuals' lives.