Repairing Brain Chemistry: Understanding MAT
Repairing Brain Chemistry: Understanding MAT
Repairing Brain Chemistry: Understanding MAT
Monday 28th August 2017
Jeff Olivet and Colleen Labelle discuss how medications like methadone and buprenorphine aid in substance use recovery in this BSAS Radio episode.
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Get the buttons here!Decoding MAT: How Medication Can Aid in Substance Use Recovery
We need to stop beating up physicians and yelling at them about overprescribing, and instead bring them in in a positive way and get them to treat the disease and get them to get on board and rally them as champions to be part of the solution.
Ever wondered how medications can help in the battle against substance use disorder? In this episode of BSAS Radio, host Jeff Olivet sits down with Colleen Labelle from Boston Medical Center to demystify medication-assisted treatment (MAT). They chat about how methadone, buprenorphine, naloxone (Narcan), and naltrexone (Vivitrol) work to support recovery and why these medications are more effective than detox alone, which often has high relapse rates.
Colleen Labelle, an expert in the field, shares her insights on the science behind these treatments and tackles the stigma that still surrounds their use. She highlights the critical need for treating substance use disorder in jails and among high-risk groups like pregnant women. Labelle also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers and the pivotal role of physicians in advocating for MAT.
If you're curious about how these medications can offer hope and change lives, this episode is a must-listen.