Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Jose Calderon-Abbo
The Opioid Epidemic: The Pharmacist Perspective with Thomas Maestri, PharmD BCPP
The Opioid Epidemic: The Pharmacist Perspective with Thomas Maestri, PharmD BCPP
The Opioid Epidemic: The Pharmacist Perspective with Thomas Maestri, PharmD BCPP
Saturday 10th March 2018
Dr. Thomas Maestri shares insights on the opioid crisis, medication adherence, and the pharmacist's role in addiction treatment on 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio'.
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Get the buttons here!A Pharmacist's Take on the Opioid Crisis with Dr. Thomas Maestri
So there's there's certain things that are available for our patients, and the first one is that they have drug deactivation systems that are available that you can find either at your local pharmacy or online...
Ever wondered how pharmacists are tackling the opioid crisis? In this episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo sits down with Dr. Thomas Maestri, a board-certified psychiatric clinical pharmacy specialist. Dr. Maestri brings a wealth of experience from his role at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and his work with the LSUHSC psychiatry team. He sheds light on the complexities of treating substance use disorders and the importance of medication adherence.
You'll hear about the role of long-acting injectable antipsychotics, the impact of health disparities on prescribing patterns, and the connection between opioid use and PTSD. Dr. Maestri also dives into the nitty-gritty of morphine equivalents, naltrexone, and Vivitrol, offering a unique perspective on these critical tools in combating addiction. Controversies surrounding maintenance therapy and proper disposal methods for opiates are also on the table.
If you're looking to understand the opioid epidemic from a pharmacist's viewpoint, this episode is a must-listen.