Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Patrick Reilly, Clinic Manager of a Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Patrick Reilly, Clinic Manager of a Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Patrick Reilly, Clinic Manager of a Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program in Milwaukee Wisconsin
Tuesday 25th January 2022
Patrick Reilly talks about harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment, and supporting all recovery paths on 'Rehab Confidential'.
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Get the buttons here!Patrick Reilly on Harm Reduction and Medication-Assisted Treatment in Milwaukee
I think you're really right that we need people in absence, need to support all forms of recovery, cause we're the voice people are listening to.
Ever wondered how harm reduction can play a role in opioid treatment? In this episode of 'Rehab Confidential', hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner chat with Patrick Reilly, the Clinic Manager of a Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Patrick, who also co-hosts the 'Don’t Die Wisconsin' podcast, shares his journey from working in residential treatment to embracing harm reduction strategies.
He passionately discusses why it's crucial for abstinent individuals to support all pathways to recovery, highlighting his own advocacy at the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety to legalize fentanyl testing strips. The conversation also touches on the opioid crisis in Wisconsin and the pressing need for more accessible addiction treatment options. Patrick emphasizes the importance of listening to experts, valuing scientific data, and approaching addiction with empathy and compassion.
This episode offers a thought-provoking look at the evolving landscape of addiction treatment and the vital role of harm reduction.