Terri Vidals
Terri Vidals
COVID and its Impact on Drug Addiction with Rigo Garcia
COVID and its Impact on Drug Addiction with Rigo Garcia
COVID and its Impact on Drug Addiction with Rigo Garcia
Wednesday 6th October 2021
Join Terri Vidals and Rigo Garcia as they explore COVID-19's impact on addiction and the stress on healthcare workers dealing with drug diversion.
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Get the buttons here!COVID-19's Ripple Effect on Drug Addiction: A Chat with Rigo Garcia
The longer they've been using, the further the fall from grace, the deeper the rock bottom and the better they end up doing.
When the world was grappling with COVID-19, another silent battle was intensifying – drug addiction. In this compelling episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights', Terri Vidals sits down with Rigo Garcia, the founder of the Parkdale Center, to unpack how the pandemic has impacted addiction and drug diversion. Rigo, with his wealth of experience, shares eye-opening observations on how addiction recovery has become even more challenging during these times.
He also sheds light on the immense stress faced by healthcare workers dealing with drug diversion, often feeling like they’re on the frontline of an invisible war. Terri underscores the importance of having a dedicated diversion response team, especially one that includes individuals who have firsthand experience with addiction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between a global health crisis and substance abuse, and how healthcare professionals are navigating these troubled waters.