Episode 154: Does Recovery Always Mean Abstinence?
Is medication replacing one addiction with another? Does harm reduction encourage drug use? Why do addiction professionals sometimes disagree about the best path to recovery? In this episode, Joseph and Paula tackle some of the most debated topics in addiction treatment. Together, they explore how our understanding of addiction has evolved over time, why controversy continues to shape the field, and what current research tells us about evidence-based care.
You'll learn about the history of addiction treatment, the role of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and the principles behind…
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