A Complicated Story: Opioids, Fentanyl, Stigma, and Recovery
A Complicated Story: Opioids, Fentanyl, Stigma, and Recovery
A Complicated Story: Opioids, Fentanyl, Stigma, and Recovery
Monday 28th August 2017
Join Dr. Alex Walley and Jeff Olivet on 'BSAS Radio' as they discuss opioids, fentanyl, addiction, and recovery strategies.
21 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Opioids and Fentanyl: Breaking Down Stigma and Finding Hope
There's substantial socio effects from opioid addiction. It really rips families and communities apart. Despite that, I can't tell you who's going to get better.
Ever wondered how opioids affect the brain or why fentanyl is so dangerous? In this episode of 'BSAS Radio', Dr. Alex Walley, a primary care provider and addiction specialist at Boston Medical Center, sits down with host Jeff Olivet to tackle these pressing questions. Dr. Walley sheds light on the opioid overdose crisis, explaining how opioids mimic our body's natural chemicals, leading to addiction and devastating consequences. Despite the grim reality, Dr.
Walley offers hope by discussing the life-saving role of naloxone and the crucial support networks that aid recovery. He emphasizes that while the path to recovery is unpredictable, it's not impossible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by the opioid crisis or seeking to understand its complexities and solutions.