Collateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 38. Special Guest Dr. Mark TyndallCollateral Damage Season 2. Ep. 38. Special Guest Dr. Mark Tyndall
Collateral Damage
Full episodes available - www.cdpodcast.com Mike and Maureen meet with Dr. Mark Tyndall, Professor of Medicine - University of British Columbia and founder of My Safe Project, to discuss his efforts to curb the opiate epidemic in British Columbia by ...
50:12•29 May 2020
Dr. Mark Tyndall's Innovative Approach to the Opiate Crisis
“We have to offer people an alternative rather than abstinence.”
Ever thought about using vending machines to fight the opiate crisis? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Collateral Damage', hosts Maureen Cavanagh and Michael Wilson chat with Dr. Mark Tyndall, a Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and the founder of My Safe Project. Dr. Tyndall introduces his groundbreaking method of distributing hydromorphone pills through secure vending machines, aiming to reduce medication diversion and overdose rates.
He makes a compelling case for harm reduction strategies, arguing that we should offer alternatives to abstinence for those deeply entrenched in drug use. Beyond just the pills, Dr. Tyndall emphasizes the critical role of stable housing in helping individuals regain control of their lives. This episode dives into the challenges of addressing addiction and underscores the importance of innovative solutions like Dr. Tyndall's. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in fresh perspectives on tackling the opiate epidemic.
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