Julian Keats
Julian Keats
Responding to Drug-Related Problems
Responding to Drug-Related Problems
Responding to Drug-Related Problems
Monday 13th April 2020
Join Dr. Julian Keats as he explores effective strategies for addressing drug-related problems, including harm minimization and relapse prevention.
17 minutes
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Julian Keats
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Tackling Drug-Related Issues: Insights from Dr. Julian Keats
Preventing drug use in the first place is a kind of holy grail that requires attention to many aspects of modern life, as well as fostering healthy communities and environments where drug use is not promoted.
Ever wondered how society can better handle drug-related problems? In this eye-opening episode of 'Addiction in Simple Terms', Dr. Julian Keats, an expert in addiction medicine, breaks down the complexities of drug use and its far-reaching impacts. He dives into the factors that lead people to start and continue using drugs, such as availability and learned behaviors. Dr. Keats introduces a three-pronged approach to minimizing harm: supply reduction, harm reduction, and demand reduction.
You'll hear about innovative strategies like supervised consumption centers and pill testing, as well as prevention programs aimed at stopping drug use before it starts. He also covers withdrawal management and relapse prevention, emphasizing the importance of credible information and community support in fostering healthy environments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction or looking to understand more about effective strategies to combat drug-related issues.