Episode 9: OUD Treatment: Recovery Communities and Social Adjuncts

Episode 9: OUD Treatment: Recovery Communities and Social Adjuncts

Imagine trading one destructive habit for a world of positive possibilities. That's the heart of this episode from the Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases podcast. Dr. Donald Stader and clinical pharmacist Dr. Rachael Duncan dive into the crucial role that recovery communities and social supports play in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). They explore the benefits of mutual help programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, while also advising caution around differing beliefs about medication-assisted treatment within these groups.

The episode emphasizes reconnecting patients with their communities and new experiences, helping them replace addiction with meaningful connections and activities. Alongside this, Dr. Stader and Dr. Duncan discuss reframing pain understanding, managing risks, tapering opioids, implementing harm reduction strategies, and integrating multimodal pain management techniques. This episode is a goldmine for clinicians looking to build a therapeutic alliance and improve outcomes for patients on long-term opioid therapy.

Tune in to gain practical insights and strategies for supporting your patients' journeys to recovery.