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US Doctors Were Untrained to Diagnose Addiction – Until Now!
US Doctors Were Untrained to Diagnose Addiction – Until Now!
US Doctors Were Untrained to Diagnose Addiction – Until Now!
Friday 24th February 2023
Discover how the MATE Act mandates addiction training in medical schools, aiming to improve treatment and diagnosis of addictive disorders.
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Get the buttons here!How the MATE Act is Transforming Medical Education for Addiction Treatment
This legislation is monumental for families struggling to access evidence-based treatment for addiction...
Imagine visiting a doctor and getting the right help for addiction. Sounds simple, right? But until recently, most US doctors had no training in treating addictive disorders. This episode of 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths' dives into the game-changing MATE Act, a new law that requires medical schools to teach future doctors about addiction. Host Bruno Jr. breaks down why this is such a big deal. Did you know that three-quarters of medical professionals never learned about addiction in school?
The MATE Act aims to fix this by embedding addiction training into medical curriculums. But don’t expect overnight miracles; it will take years for these changes to fully take effect. For now, it's crucial to seek out professionals with specialized addiction training. The episode also touches on the opioid crisis, revealing that in 2020 alone, over 90,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, with opioids being the main culprit. Shockingly, many doctors still think opioid use disorder is untreatable.
The MATE Act pushes for evidence-based treatments and a shift in how addiction is viewed and managed. Another key point is the challenge of diagnosing addiction when it coexists with mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Many clinicians miss the signs of addiction because they aren’t trained to look for them. This can lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. The episode highlights the need for a sophisticated intake process, technology-enhanced recovery methods, and robust aftercare programs.
Sponsored by SafeHouse Rehab Thailand, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how better education can lead to better addiction treatment.