Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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New Frontiers in Addiction Medicine: Genetic Research and Biomarkers
New Frontiers in Addiction Medicine: Genetic Research and Biomarkers
New Frontiers in Addiction Medicine: Genetic Research and Biomarkers
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Explore how genetic research and biomarkers are revolutionizing addiction treatment in this engaging episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery'.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!Genetic Research in Addiction: A New Era of Personalized Treatment
And that's the goal, you know: increase the likelihood that people are sober, and they always talk about recovery being a program where strength in numbers matters.
Imagine if a simple blood test could pinpoint the best treatment for alcohol or opioid addiction. This is the future that Mayo Clinic and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation are working towards. In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with addiction psychiatrist Dr. Marvin D. Seppala to discuss groundbreaking research in genetic biomarkers. These scientific strides aim to tailor treatments specifically to individual patients, making recovery more effective and personalized. Dr.
Seppala explains how studying genetics and cellular structures can lead to the development of new medications and treatment protocols. The conversation dives into the nuts and bolts of how this research could revolutionize addiction medicine, offering hope for more precise and successful recovery journeys. The collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is not just a leap forward in science but a beacon of hope for those battling addiction.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of addiction treatment. Whether you're affected by addiction personally or simply curious about medical advancements, this discussion sheds light on how close we are to making personalized medicine a reality in the fight against addiction.