Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
Friday 5th December 2025
Explore the challenges faced by addiction patients in nursing homes in 2025 with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes.
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Episode Overview
- High prevalence of substance use disorders in care facilities.
- Risks associated with self-administration and medication diversion.
- Facility policies may enable substance misuse.
- Importance of screening for co-occurring issues.
- Strategies to assist vulnerable populations.
"A lot of times we think, oh, the people here, they've got diabetes, they had a heart attack, there's no drug addiction. Oh, yes, there is."
Curious about how nursing homes might be letting down addiction patients in 2025? This episode of the Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes tackles the thorny issue of addiction care in post-acute and long-term care facilities. Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes listeners on a journey through the challenges faced by addiction patients in these settings, highlighting the prevalence of substance use disorders and the risks associated with medication management.
With statistics that might make your jaw drop, she discusses how many patients in these facilities meet criteria for various substance use disorders, shedding light on the necessity of screening for co-occurring issues. Dr. Snipes doesn't hold back when discussing the potential for medication diversion and self-administration risks, painting a picture of a system that desperately needs reform.
She also touches on unconventional substance use risks, such as the ingestion of hand sanitiser, and facility policies that might inadvertently enable substance misuse. Through engaging anecdotes and a touch of humour, she brings to life the vulnerabilities faced by patients, from sleep disruptions to interpersonal challenges. If you're interested in understanding how addiction intersects with care facility policies and what can be done to improve support for these vulnerable populations, this episode is a must-listen.
It's a call to action for healthcare professionals to step up their game and ensure that addiction patients receive the care they deserve. So, are nursing homes truly failing addiction patients?
Listen to find out.