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#18 The Pros and Cons of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
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Have you ever wondered what medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder is? This week, guest host Kyle Elliott, VCHA's General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer, invites Whitney Chase Petrie, Substance Use Program Manager, and Dr. David Roberts, Chief Medical Officer of the Community Health Center of the New River Valley to discuss this important topic. Discover what substances are most commonly abused, the shift in substance use disorder terminology, and the medications used to treat these disorders. Learn how medication-assisted treatment differs from Alcoholics Anonymous and other attempts to quit substances without assistance. Tune in to uncover the truths about substance use disorder treatment!
With special guests:
Whitney Chase Petrie, Substance Use Program Manager, Community Health Center of the New River Valley and Dr. David Roberts, Chief Medical Officer, Community Health Center of the New River Valley
Hosted by:
Kyle Elliot, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer at VCHA
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