Overdose Awareness Day - Part 2 - Adrian Farrugia and Renae Fomiatti of Latrobe UniversityOverdose Awareness Day - Part 2 - Adrian Farrugia and Renae Fomiatti of Latrobe University
Straight From the Source
31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day. For Part 2 of this special episode to mark the occasion, we spoke to researchers Renae Fomiatti and Adrian Farrugia, from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at Latrobe...
40:03•30 Aug 2020
Rethinking Overdose: Insights from Renae Fomiatti and Adrian Farrugia
“Often popular accounts of drug issues kind of abstract them from people's broader lives...we try and counter that by presenting people as kind of whole people.”
What if the way we think about drug use and overdose could change lives? In this eye-opening episode of 'Straight From the Source', researchers Renae Fomiatti and Adrian Farrugia from La Trobe University share their groundbreaking work on two significant projects: Overdose Lifesavers and Further Perspectives on Alcohol.
Hosted by the Association of Participating Service Users (APSU), this conversation sheds light on the critical role of Naloxone in preventing opioid overdoses and the often overlooked impact of heavy drinking on overdose deaths. Renae and Adrian dive into the nuances of their research, highlighting the importance of viewing individuals as more than just their substance use. Their work challenges stigma and offers a broader perspective on addiction, making this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by these issues.
They also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on hepatitis C treatments, adding another layer of relevance to their findings. This episode isn't just informative; it's a call to see people with lived experiences of addiction in a new light, recognizing their complex and meaningful lives.
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