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S3 Ep1: Short interviews from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference
S3 Ep1: Short interviews from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference
S3 Ep1: Short interviews from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center’s 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference
Monday 19th May 2025
Explore groundbreaking strategies in addiction care from experts at the 2025 Together for Hope Conference, hosted by Behind the Evidence.
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Get the buttons here!Pioneering Solutions in Addiction Care: Insights from the 2025 Together for Hope Conference
Episode Overview
- New framework to assess parental substance use cases focuses on child safety and bias.
- Economic stability and cultural identity are key in successful addiction treatment.
- AI language models show potential in providing non-stigmatizing advice.
- Rapid rehousing initiatives offer vital support for individuals exiting treatment.
- Naloxone is increasingly available in schools, though barriers remain.
"All frameworks are wrong, some are useful, and I'd say that this framework certainly is on the useful side."
Step into the bustling atmosphere of the 2025 Together for Hope Massachusetts Addiction Conference with the podcast "Behind the Evidence". This episode is a whirlwind tour of interviews with experts and practitioners who are making waves in addiction medicine. Hosted by Dr. Marc Larochelle, it features conversations with notable figures like Dr. Davida Schiff, who shares a new framework for evaluating parental substance use cases, highlighting the fine line between safety and bias in child welfare decisions.
You'll also hear from Dr. Jenny Zhen-Duan and Dr. Matilde Castiel about their work with the Hector Reyes House, a programme that supports Latino men battling substance use disorders. Their findings suggest that economic stability and cultural factors play crucial roles in treatment outcomes. Adding a tech twist, Samuel Maddams discusses the surprising competence of AI language models in providing non-stigmatizing advice on substance use, raising questions about future applications in addiction care.
Megan Hickey introduces a rapid rehousing initiative that collaborates with local authorities to provide stable housing for those exiting treatment, while Dr. Jessie Callahan talks about the accessibility of Naloxone in schools, shedding light on the progress and challenges of emergency preparedness. Each segment of this episode is packed with insights and stories that underline the importance of community-driven solutions in tackling addiction.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, policy maker, or someone touched by addiction, these discussions offer valuable perspectives and ideas for action. Dive in to discover how these innovations could inspire change in your own community.