Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Why Virtual Rehab Is Here to Stay
Why Virtual Rehab Is Here to Stay
Why Virtual Rehab Is Here to Stay
Wednesday 21st October 2020
William C. Moyers and Jennifer Nelson discuss the benefits and future of virtual rehab for addiction treatment in this engaging episode.
15 minutes
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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I absolutely, William, know that virtual services is here to stay
Picture this: You’re seeking help for addiction, but instead of walking into a clinic, you log into a virtual session from the comfort of your home. In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', William C. Moyers sits down with clinician Jennifer Nelson to discuss the rapidly evolving world of virtual rehab. The COVID-19 pandemic might have been the catalyst, but the benefits of telehealth for substance use disorders are proving to be long-lasting and transformative.
Jennifer Nelson has played a pivotal role in expanding Hazelden Betty Ford's telehealth services, and she shares how they’ve tackled the technical, clinical, and logistical hurdles to make virtual care not just viable, but effective. From ensuring patient safety and confidentiality to managing the unique challenges of virtual group therapy, Nelson breaks down what it takes to keep patients engaged and secure.
One of the key takeaways is how informed consent is handled—patients must be alone during their sessions to maintain privacy. Nelson also addresses how clinicians manage adverse events like intoxication in a virtual setting. As they wrap up, Nelson confidently predicts that virtual rehab isn’t just a temporary fix; it’s here to stay and will continue to grow, reaching more people across multiple states.
If you’re curious about how virtual rehab works or its future in addiction treatment, this episode offers a comprehensive look at its many facets.