Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
Covid-19 Updates Episode (April 30, 2020)
Covid-19 Updates Episode (April 30, 2020)
Covid-19 Updates Episode (April 30, 2020)
Friday 1st May 2020
Tune in as Drs. Devine and Bell discuss COVID-19's impact on addiction, covering symptoms, plasma transfusion, and emerging treatments.
27 minutes
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Dr. Kurt Devine and Dr. Heather Bell
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!COVID-19 and Addiction: Insights from The Addiction Connection
We like to believe the opposite of addiction is actually connection, and we are going to attempt to educate you and possibly even entertain you while we navigate all topics.
Drs. Kurt Devine and Heather Bell bring their expertise to the forefront as they discuss the intricate relationship between COVID-19 and addiction. In this episode of The Addiction Connection, the hosts start by reframing addiction as the opposite of connection, underscoring the vital role of education and community in recovery.
They then shift gears to cover the medical side of the pandemic, offering detailed explanations about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, with a particular focus on d-dimer levels and their significance in determining patient severity. Although pharmacotherapy has yet to prove effective against COVID-19, the doctors delve into the potential of plasma transfusion as a promising treatment, discussing both its benefits and risks.
Updates on ACE and ARB medications are also provided, highlighting their potential to reduce severe disease and mortality rates. Throughout the episode, Drs. Devine and Bell maintain an engaging and supportive tone, ensuring that listeners are both informed and comforted. By the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of how COVID-19 intersects with addiction and what emerging treatments are on the horizon. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest medical insights and compassionate discussions on addiction.