Episode #95 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Mark Parrino on Methadone ClinicsEpisode #95 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Mark Parrino on Methadone Clinics
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Methadone Clinic give methadone, but can they use other medications to treat addiction or assist with other drugs such as methamphetamine? Listen to the conversation with our nation's leader of opioid treatment programs, Mark Parrino. Mark W. Parrino, MPA President, American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, AATOD Mr. Parrino has been involved in the delivery of health care and substance abuse treatment since 1974. He received both a Baccalaureate in Psychology (1974) and a Masters in Health Policy, Planning and Administration (1982) from New York University. Mr. Parrino served as the Director of the Gramercy Park Medical Group, an outpatient methadone treatment program, from 1980 to 1994. He also served as President of the National Development and Research Institutes, Inc. (NDRI). Mr. Parrino served as the Chair of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Consensus Panel for State Methadone Treatment Guidelines, the first Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) published for national distribution. Currently, Mr. Parrino is the President of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) and continues to be responsible for the development and implementation of the Association's organizing initiatives. He also serves as the Vice President of the World Federation for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (WFTOD).
1:29:48•17 Oct 2022
Methadone Clinics: Mark Parrino's Take on Addiction Treatment
“Harm reduction really should be a way of connecting with treatment.”
Curious about how methadone clinics operate and their role in addiction treatment? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Mark Parrino, President of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). With over four decades of experience in substance abuse treatment, Parrino offers a wealth of knowledge on the subject.
He recounts his journey from a psychology graduate to a leader in the field, sharing his insights on the effectiveness of methadone and other medications in treating addiction. Parrino emphasizes the importance of harm reduction and the need for long-term treatment plans, often spanning two to five years, to achieve meaningful recovery. He also addresses the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and advocates for a national public education campaign to change perceptions.
This episode is packed with valuable information for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction treatment and the critical role of experienced clinicians.
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