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The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic
The Methamphetamine/Fentanyl Epidemic
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Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Sep 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
SEASON 3 IS HERE! Javier Ballester, MD board certified addiction psychiatrist, president of Utah chapter of ASAM, joins us to discuss this most dangerous epidemic. Dr. Ballester gives us a primer on the neurobiology of methamphetamine, discussion on the devasting effects of this disturbing trend of methamphetamine laced with fentanyl. Treatment of methamphetamine psychosis, harm reduction strategies for methamphetamine/fentanyl use. Hosted by Darlene Petersen, MD and Paula Cook, MD.
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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Check us out on facebook @Theaddictionfiles or twitter @THEADDICTIONFI1 or Instagram Theaddictionfiles
No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Released:
Sep 6, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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