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Dr. Nathan Painter and the San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force
Dr. Nathan Painter and the San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force
Dr. Nathan Painter and the San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force
Thursday 22nd July 2021
Dr. Nathan Painter discusses the San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force's innovative strategies to combat prescription drug misuse.
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Get the buttons here!Innovative Strategies to Combat Prescription Drug Misuse: Dr. Nathan Painter's Insights
Trying to stop that pipeline, you know, trying to get the word out to The San Diegans that hey, you're probably not getting what you think you're getting.
Imagine living in a community where prescription drug misuse is a thing of the past. In this episode, Terri Vidals sits down with Dr. Nathan Painter, a clinical professor of pharmacy at the University of California, San Diego Skagg School of Pharmacy, to discuss the groundbreaking work of the San Diego Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force. This task force is at the forefront of reducing the harms associated with prescription drug misuse in San Diego County, and Dr.
Painter shares some eye-opening strategies that have been making a real difference. From academic detailing to media education and grassroots initiatives, the task force employs a multifaceted approach to tackle this critical issue. Dr. Painter explains how academic detailing involves personalized education sessions with physicians to encourage behavior change. Media education has also been a powerful tool, promoting safe drug disposal methods like the DEA-sponsored Semiannual Take Back Day. But it doesn't stop there.
Grassroots efforts are equally crucial in driving behavioral change within communities. Dr. Painter emphasizes the importance of local involvement and invites listeners to get active in their own neighborhoods to make a difference. If you're curious about how these strategies have led to notable successes in reducing prescription drug misuse and diversion in San Diego County, this episode is a must-listen.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a concerned citizen, or someone affected by prescription drug misuse, you'll find valuable insights and practical advice that can help create safer communities.