Charting a New Course
We’re in a golden age of technology-driven healthcare that’s changing how people experience medicine. From the activation of non-episodic health data to the mobilization of personal health records across different ecosystems, new technological advances are challenging the status quo for standard of care. In "Charting a New Course," we're highlighting thought leaders and exploring unique perspectives in the healthcare industry. Join us for compelling conversations with people who are re-thinking how human beings can thrive within a new, better, digital healthcare system. This is about imagining what’s possible. No topic is off limits.
Charting a New Course
Overcoming Substance Abuse with David Smith
Ever wonder if we’re getting anywhere with substance abuse treatment? In this episode, Murray and Brendon talk with David Smith, the Founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics of San Francisco. David provides an empathetic journey through the history of substance abuse treatment, as well as a look at the evolution of medicine to treat mental illness and addiction.
David has a rich and diverse background in Addiction Medicine. He’s served as Fellow and Past President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine; he was the former President of the California Society of Addiction Medicine; as well as the past Medical Director for the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Additionally, David has served as Medical Director for the California Collaborative Center for Substance Abuse Policy Research, and is a former adviser to the Betty Ford Center.