Calmversations s06e48 | Canada's "Safe Supply" Drug Program: The Literal Opiate of the Masses, with Dr. Lori Regenstreif, MD
Jan 20, 2024
Dr. Lori Regenstreif, addiction specialist, discusses the evolution of harm reduction from clean needles to free drugs and its impact on opiate addiction. They explore the opioid crisis, youth exposure to opioids, treatment options, the use of fentanyl tablets as a safer supply, redefining harm reduction, language and judgment in addiction treatment, and Canada's testing ground for government behaviors. They also touch on the benefits of podcasting as a slow-acting social media alternative.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Locations, Travels, and Secrets of Ships
01:51 • 2min
Understanding the Opioid Crisis and Prescribing Practices
03:56 • 22min
Youth Exposure to Opioids and its Impact on Developing Brains
26:04 • 10min
Options for Opioid Addiction Treatment: Understanding Long-Acting Opioids
35:57 • 21min
The Use of Fentanyl Tablets as a Safer Supply for Young People
56:59 • 4min
Redefining Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment
01:01:04 • 18min
Language, Judgment, and Tools for Addiction Treatment
01:19:30 • 17min
Canada's Testing Ground for Government Behaviors and Twitter Addiction
01:36:05 • 2min
Using Podcasts as a Slow Acting Social Media Alternative and Writing Collaboratively
01:37:39 • 2min
Challenging Harm Reduction and Interpreting Data Critically
01:39:42 • 2min