#107 – Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Recovery Options#107 – Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Recovery Options
Recovery Survey
Dr. Volpicelli has spent the last twenty-five years as a pioneer in clinical research, education, and practice. He has served as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Scientist at the Pennsylvania VA Center...
29:57•30 Mar 2022
Dr. Joe Volpicelli: Innovating Addiction Treatment with Medications and Therapy
“We need to intervene even at an earlier stage than waiting for people to necessarily hit rock bottom to have terrible consequences.”
What happens when you combine groundbreaking research with a deep understanding of human psychology? You get Dr. Joe Volpicelli's approach to addiction treatment. In this episode of Recovery Survey, Dr. Volpicelli, a trailblazer in clinical research and practice, shares his journey from academia to opening his own center. His pioneering work on naltrexone led to the first new FDA-approved medication for alcohol treatment in nearly fifty years. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Dr.
Volpicelli emphasizes the power of combining medications with psychotherapy to create individualized treatment plans that really work. He discusses the critical role of psychosocial support, including counseling, in helping people not just recover but stay in recovery. The conversation takes a deep dive into the risks associated with prescribed opiates and how doctors can better meet their patients' needs without fueling addiction.
You'll also hear about the emerging role of digital therapeutics in addiction treatment and why it's crucial to remove the stigma around seeking help. Dr. Volpicelli's insights offer a holistic view of recovery, focusing on purpose and connections as key elements in preventing relapse. This episode is a treasure trove of valuable information for anyone interested in evidence-based approaches to overcoming addiction.
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