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Beyond Crisis: Renewed Hope in Substance Use Recovery
In this episode of Hot Topics in Mental Health, we spotlight Christopher F. Freer, DO, FACEP, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Acute Care Providers, RWJBarnabas Health, and a leader in advancing innovative, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder. Dr. Freer discusses how emergency departments can play a pivotal role in helping people begin recovery from substance abuse conditions by connecting patients to lifesaving medications and other key supports.
He shares how initiatives are changing outcomes for patients across New Jersey. For example, patients who…
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