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Episode 6: Drug Facts - Methamphetamine - Dr. Jonathan Buchholz, University of Washington and VA Puget Sound
Episode 6: Drug Facts - Methamphetamine - Dr. Jonathan Buchholz, University of Washington and VA Puget Sound
Episode 6: Drug Facts - Methamphetamine - Dr. Jonathan Buchholz, University of Washington and VA Puget Sound
Monday 1st November 2021
Dr. Jonathan Buchholz explores methamphetamine's risks, effects, and treatment in 'Trapped: Understanding Addiction'. Listen now!
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Get the buttons here!Methamphetamine Unmasked: Risks, Effects, and Treatment Insights
There actually are pretty significant risks for mortality associated with methamphetamine. People can have seizures and then also there's actually an increased rate of suicide with patients who have been using methamphetamine most commonly.
What do you really know about methamphetamine? In this episode of 'Trapped: Understanding Addiction', host Ahana Wokhlu sits down with Dr. Jonathan Buchholz, the Program Director of the Addictions Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Washington and Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at the VA Puget Sound. Together, they pull back the curtain on the often misunderstood world of methamphetamine use. Dr.
Buchholz offers a deep dive into the epidemiology and physiology of methamphetamine use disorder, explaining how this powerful psychostimulant affects the brain and body. You'll learn about the ways amphetamines are commonly used and misused, and why this leads to such a high potential for addiction. The discussion doesn't shy away from the dark side either. Dr. Buchholz highlights the serious risks associated with methamphetamine use, including meth-induced psychosis and an alarming increase in suicide rates among users.
He also explains the heightened dangers when meth is combined with other substances like fentanyl, which can lead to deadly overdoses due to respiratory depression. But it's not all doom and gloom. The episode also emphasizes the importance of harm reduction strategies and effective treatment options for those battling methamphetamine addiction. If you're looking to understand more about this powerful drug and how to support those affected by it, this episode is a must-listen.