Ahana Wokhlu
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Episode 24: Harm Reduction - Dr. Daniel Ciccarone, UCSF
Episode 24: Harm Reduction - Dr. Daniel Ciccarone, UCSF
Episode 24: Harm Reduction - Dr. Daniel Ciccarone, UCSF
Friday 9th December 2022
Discover harm reduction strategies for substance use with Dr. Daniel Ciccarone. Learn about practical solutions and societal challenges in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Harm Reduction: Meeting People Where They Are in Substance Use Treatment
Harm reduction is an engagement philosophy that brings people in, as opposed to a prohibitionist philosophy that says we don't want you until you're ready to change.
Imagine having tools to protect yourself from life's risky behaviors, like seatbelts for driving or medication for high cholesterol. Now, think about applying this concept to substance use. In this episode of 'Trapped: Understanding Addiction', Dr. Daniel Ciccarone, a Professor of Family and Community Medicine at UCSF, dives into the principles of harm reduction. He explains how this approach focuses on accepting people as they are and providing practical strategies to minimize the negative impacts of substance use. Dr.
Ciccarone sheds light on various strategies currently being used in harm reduction, from needle exchange programs to supervised injection sites. He also discusses the crucial roles that the criminal justice and healthcare systems play in expanding harm reduction efforts. By leveraging these systems, we can make harm reduction more accessible and effective. But it's not all smooth sailing. Dr. Ciccarone also addresses the challenges in implementing harm reduction, such as societal stigma and the failure of interdiction efforts.
He talks about the brain's role in addiction and how understanding it can help in developing better treatment methods. The episode wraps up with a call to action for expanding access to low-barrier treatments and modernizing our approaches to addiction treatment. If you're interested in practical solutions for addressing substance use disorders and want to learn more about harm reduction, this episode is a must-listen.
It's packed with insights that can help you understand the importance of meeting people where they are in their journey toward recovery.