5: #5 Amp Up Your Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder with Dr. Paxton Bach5: #5 Amp Up Your Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder with Dr. Paxton Bach
The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
Dr. Paxton Bach discusses stimulant use disorder, its symptoms, and treatment options on 'The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast'.
1:01:18•4 Aug 2022
Understanding Stimulant Use Disorder: Insights from Dr. Paxton Bach
“For the purposes of treating stimulant use disorder, there's a few different kind of paradigms that are described, but typically what it might look like is you'll set goals within a program that may be abstinence from a substance.”
Ever wondered about the complexities of stimulant use disorder? In this episode of 'The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast', Dr. Paxton Bach, Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use, shares his expertise on the subject. He chats with the hosts about the various stimulants people commonly misuse and how to identify when someone is 'overamping'. Dr.
Bach breaks down different treatment approaches, including the use of medication and contingency management programs, offering a wealth of practical advice for healthcare professionals. This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of stimulant use disorder and learn evidence-based methods to support patients. Tune in for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is essential for those in the field of addiction medicine.
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