Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic
The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic
The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Join Drs. Petersen, Cook, and Ballester as they discuss the methamphetamine/fentanyl crisis and new treatments on 'The Addiction Files'.
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58 minutes
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Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Understanding the Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Crisis with Dr. Javier Ballester
If you can help people to, you know, you connect better with them. You have to be, you have to be in their shoes and see and understand what they were using in which circumstances, how they were using, and you know people are very appreciative.
Ever wondered how methamphetamine and fentanyl are wreaking havoc on communities? In this gripping episode of 'The Addiction Files', Drs. Darlene Petersen and Paula Cook team up with Dr. Javier Ballester, a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, to break down the complexities of this deadly epidemic. Dr. Ballester dives into the neurobiology of methamphetamine, explaining how it affects the brain and why it's so dangerous when mixed with fentanyl.
But it's not all doom and gloom—this episode also covers harm reduction strategies and innovative treatments like neuromodulation that offer hope for those struggling with addiction. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone looking to understand more about these substances, this episode offers valuable insights that could save lives.