Breaking barriers to opioid use disorder treatment
In this episode, host Vanda Felbab-Brown speaks with Dr. Nicole Gastala and Dr. Harold Pollack about the challenges in reducing opioid use disorder in the U.S. They discuss the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment and explore barriers like stigma, socioeconomic disparities, rural access issues, and insufficient insurance coverage. The conversation emphasizes the need to expand Medicaid, build family support, and reduce stigma within the medical community.
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