EPISODE 6: Fact-Check: Opioid Use Disorder Medications Save Lives and Sustain Recovery
Oct 14, 2022 ·
14m 46s
Individuals who have been prescribed medication when battling addiction often face criticism. However, the reality is that there is a critical timeline with opioid use disorder. The risk of overdose...
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Individuals who have been prescribed medication when battling addiction often face criticism. However, the reality is that there is a critical timeline with opioid use disorder. The risk of overdose death is high; intervention needs to happen fast. Medication is simply a tool in the treatment toolbox which can successfully bridge you or your loved one into a healthier world. Gateway Rehab’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Julia D’Alo, and Stacie Brown, Certified Recovery Specialist and Overdose Prevention Outreach Coordinator with the Allegheny County Health Department, discuss success rates, harm reduction, and breaking the cycle of addiction cravings. Not all participants in this podcast are medical or clinical professionals.
Always consult with a qualified health care provider.
Host: Jonny Hartwell.
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Always consult with a qualified health care provider.
Host: Jonny Hartwell.
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