Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders
Season 1: Stigma, Stimulants and the Fight for Treatment Equity
Podcast from the Opioid Response Network's Stimulants Workgroup.
Welcome to the Opioid Response Network Stimulants Workgroup Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders: Season 1: Stigma, Stimulants and the Fight for Treatment Equity podcast series. Episodes contain peer-to-peer discussion on topics ranging from medications for the treatment of stimulant use disorder, stigma within healthcare policy, courts and stimulants, family considerations, naloxone and fentanyl contamination.
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Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders
Medications for Stimulant Use Disorder: A Foundation for Integrated Care
This episode explores the integration of stimulants into the treatment system and addresses the impact of stigma on healthcare innovations. Dr. Levin and Dr. Shoptaw discuss the foundational role of medication in care and emphasize the need for integrated strategies within the system. They highlight medications with potential for treating addiction and psychiatric conditions simultaneously. The overarching objective is to develop interventions that cater to the patient’s needs. Throughout the episode, listeners gain insight into the significance of implementing and expanding the use of these medications across the treatment system.