#7 Understanding Medication Assisted Treatment - with Dr Jamie Redwing
#7 Understanding Medication Assisted Treatment - with Dr Jamie Redwing

Tiger Resilience Addiction Solutions for Reaching Human Potential

Host Bernie Tiger and Dr. Jamie Redwing debunk myths about Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and discuss its vital role in addiction recovery.

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Tiger Resilience Addiction Solutions for Reaching Human Potential

Bernie Tiger

Come join the conversation and learn more about opioid addiction and solutions for keeping your family happy, healthy and thriving! When struggling with addiction, many view the abusing person as the only one affected. While considering the devastating effects on the user, many may not take into consideration how others are directly involved; addiction affects the family. Spouses, children, and parents who witness a loved one struggling with addiction experience emotional damage, as well as financial, legal, medical, and other consequences.The biological disease of substance-use disorder can manifest in maladaptive behavior that can be seen as deliberately harmful toward the family. The family needs to know that the behavior is being driven by the disease and not the person.Tiger Resilience provides integrated, self-serve, practical addiction educational programs that are specifically focused on the family members, not the addicted person.

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Medication Assisted Treatment: Myths, Facts, and Lifesaving Potential

“MAT can, and does, save lives. The challenge with addiction is that can rewire the brain, and many people need help to heal from that. The medications approved to treat substance use disorders are part of that help.”

Imagine a lifeline that can help rewire the brain and offer stability to those grappling with addiction. That's what Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) aims to provide. In this eye-opening episode of Tiger Resilience's Podcast, host Bernie Tiger sits down with addiction specialist Dr. Jamie Redwing to shed light on the realities of MAT. Despite the myths and stigmas, MAT has proven to be a crucial tool in the battle against substance use disorders. Dr.

Redwing explains how medications like buprenorphine work by occupying brain receptors and stabilizing the body, giving individuals a fighting chance to overcome their cravings. But remember, MAT is just one piece of the puzzle. Long-term recovery requires ongoing support and a comprehensive treatment plan. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply want to understand more about this life-saving approach, this episode offers invaluable insights.

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