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When is it appropriate for someone with substance use disorder to be hospitalized? Elizabeth Tracey reports
When is it appropriate for someone with substance use disorder to be hospitalized? Elizabeth Tracey reports
When is it appropriate for someone with substance use disorder to be hospitalized? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Monday 8th August 2022
Eric Strain from Johns Hopkins discusses the right time for hospitalization in substance use disorder cases and explores alternative treatments.
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Get the buttons here!Hospitalization vs. Residential Care: Expert Opinions on Treating Substance Use Disorder
Hospitalization should be the peak of the triangle, so very small, and then we should be thinking about devoting more resources to things like residential services, which are lower cost on a per day basis, can treat a larger number of people and there's probably more people with things like mental health substance abuse and general medical care.
When is it the right time to hospitalize someone with a substance use disorder? In this episode, Johns Hopkins Medicine tackles this pressing question with insights from Eric Strain, a leading expert in the field. Strain sheds light on the alarming rise in deaths due to substance use disorders and discusses why hospitalization isn't always the best solution.
While it might seem like the most immediate answer, Strain suggests that other forms of care, such as residential services, could be more effective and cost-efficient. He explains that these services can treat more people at a lower daily cost and provide a supervised environment for those who don't necessarily need hospital-level care but still require stabilization. The conversation also touches on the current staff shortages impacting hospital-based care across various specialties, including mental health and substance use disorders.
Strain emphasizes that residential treatment centers might offer more coordinated services, especially in a well-integrated system like Johns Hopkins. If you're grappling with the complexities of substance use disorder or seeking alternative treatment options, this episode provides valuable perspectives and practical advice.