Opioids in a Pandemic (with Dr. Nzinga Harrison)

Stephanie chats with addiction medicine expert, Dr. Nzinga Harrison, about opioids and addiction in this new pandemic world. How are these unprecedented circumstances affecting those with opioid use and substance use disorders? As a result of social distancing, how have treatment and recovery models shifted? What’s happening with long-standing regulations around medication-assisted treatment? How can we best support ourselves and our loved ones with addiction during this time? Finally, we learn more about Nzinga’s new show, In Recovery, and how you can submit your questions.  Please note, Last Day contains mature themes, and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Listen and subscribe to In Recovery with Dr. Nzinga Harrison here: http://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery/ Check out Nzinga’s recommended resources: Wethevillage.co https://www.eleanorhealth.com/blog/eleanor-health-free-online-support-groups https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-sober/id672904239 Last Day is supported in part by listeners like you. You can become a member, get exclusive bonus content, and discounted merch at www.lemonadamedia.com/patreon. Join us! Transcriptions available shortly after air date at https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/last-day/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Let’s talk about what’s killing us, the stuff that’s hard to comprehend and getting worse every day. Join host Stephanie Wittels Wachs, as she confronts massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress. While Season 1 chronicled the opioid crisis in America, Season 2 delves into the growing suicide rate, telling real stories, talking to experts, and asking everyone along the way, "How did we get here, and what could we have done differently?"