Episode #133 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Arianna Campbell on California Bridge MAT programEpisode #133 High Truth on Drugs and Addiction with Arianna Campbell on California Bridge MAT program
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
MAT Medication Assisted Treatment is key for treating opioid addiction. No one should suffer from opioid withdrawal and everyone with an opioid use disorder should receive treatment with compassion and hope. California Bridge assists in providing MAT 24/7 through the emergency departments. Arianna Campbell is an Emergency Department PA with more than 20 years of clinical expertise informing her work. As an APP Lead for US Acute Care Solutions at Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, California, Arianna initiated an innovative program to treat patients with opioid use disorder. Recognized by leaders in addiction medicine and beyond, Arianna became a founding clinician of CA Bridge, a program of the Public Health Institute. She currently serves as Director and Co-Principal Investigator for CA Bridge, dedicated to making 24/7 access to addiction treatment the standard of care in every hospital. Arianna presently serves on Marshall’s Provider Advisory Council and the California Academy of PAs’ Professional Practice Committee. She is a dedicated advocate for harm reduction practices and treating the patient as a whole person. California Bridge is a program of the Public Health Institute in Oakland, California. Their goal is to transform addiction treatment by ensuring that every hospital in California provides 24/7 access to evidence-based care, treating substance use disorder like any other life-threatening condition.
1:14:31•10 Jul 2023
Breaking Barriers: The California Bridge Program's Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Episode Overview
- The episode delves into the California Bridge Program's innovative approach to aiding opioid withdrawal and facilitating addiction treatment
- The role of telemedicine in ensuring frictionless access to addiction treatment is discussed
- The conversation highlights the need to shift the narrative around drug use, focusing on prevention and holistic care
- Insights into transforming addiction medicine and improving patient outcomes are shared
- The episode sheds light on the complexities of addiction treatment and the vital role of emergency departments in providing comprehensive care
“We wanted all of our friends to be doing this just so that we have this community of practice, this wave of people doing it.”
Imagine walking into an emergency department, not just for a broken bone or a high fever, but for immediate help with opioid withdrawal. This is the reality that the California Bridge Program is making possible. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Arianna Campbell, an Emergency Department PA with over two decades of clinical experience, to discuss this groundbreaking initiative.
Arianna, who has been instrumental in launching the program at Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, California, shares her journey and the incredible impact of providing 24/7 access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for those struggling with opioid use disorder. With a focus on compassion and holistic care, the California Bridge Program aims to make addiction treatment as accessible as any other emergency service.
Arianna explains how the program not only addresses immediate withdrawal symptoms but also connects patients to ongoing support and resources. The conversation delves into the importance of treating the whole person, the role of telemedicine in expanding access to care, and the need to change societal perceptions around addiction. This episode is a powerful reminder of the difference that innovative, compassionate care can make in the lives of those battling addiction.
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