Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Insights from the TAAP Conference
Addiction does not discriminate and it's a bipartisan issue, and it impacts peoples from all backgrounds, religions, socioeconomic statuses and political beliefs...
Ever wondered how public safety and addiction treatment can join forces to tackle the opioid crisis? At the 45th Annual TAAP Conference in San Antonio, Texas, Michael McDaniel and Dr. Lora Peppard dive into this pressing issue. They bring to light the staggering impact of opioid-related overdoses, which claim hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States each year. McDaniel and Peppard discuss innovative prevention strategies and evidence-based programs designed to address this epidemic head-on.
They stress the importance of supporting addiction professionals and breaking down barriers to treatment. Their message is clear: 'We need to brace ourselves for what's coming next'. This episode offers valuable insights into how merging public safety with addiction treatment can create a more effective response to the opioid crisis. Tune in to learn more about these new approaches and how you can be part of the solution.