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Opioid Withdrawal
While opioid withdrawal can feel unbearable, effective treatment programs can help keep withdrawal symptoms controlled and can help people reduce or discontinue using opioids. If you or someone close to you needs help for a substance use disorder, talk to your doctor or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
#OpioidWithdrawal #RecoveryMonth
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published: 07 Jan 2020
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The agony of opioid withdrawal — and what doctors should tell patients about it | Travis Rieder
The United States accounts for five percent of the world's population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global opioid supply, creating an epidemic that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths each year. How did we get here, and what can we do about it? In this personal talk, Travis Rieder recounts the painful, often-hidden struggle of opioid withdrawal and reveals how doctors who are quick to prescribe (and overprescribe) opioids aren't equipped with the tools to eventually get people off the meds.
Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com
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published: 20 Jul 2018
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Drugs of Abuse (Mechanism, Intoxication, Withdrawal, & Associations)
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Opinions are entirely my own.
published: 04 Jun 2021
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Dealing with the DTs
Example video that we produced for Bristol Medical School as part of a short series for training and discussion. The scenarios included follow up therapy for the patient suffering DTs. We have now disabled comments because although the majority of viewers understood the purpose of this video and made constructive comments, others misunderstood and posted abusive comments.
Please note that we are an independent video production company and do not represent Bristol Medical School.
published: 29 Jun 2017
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Nursing Simulation Scenario: Opioid Withdrawal
This video is one in a series created for nursing and healthcare educators for use in a variety of settings. Complete information about this scenario, from set-up to debriefing questions, can be found at cms.montgomerycollege.edu/NursingSimulations/
published: 09 Mar 2018
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Heroin Withdrawal: What Going Cold Turkey Feels Like
This is what detox from heroin really feels like from someone who had lived it.
Free Open University poster with information about drugs and their effects on society. www.open.edu/openlearn/drugsland
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published: 30 Nov 2017
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Substance Abuse, Intoxication & Withdrawal, Uppers Downers & Hallucinogens MDMA LSD PCP
SKIP AHEAD:
0:32 – Substance Abuse vs. Substance Dependence
2:51 – Miosis vs. Mydriasis
3:21 – Uppers/Stimulants (Cocaine, Meth & MDMA/Ecstacy)
5:57 – Downers/Depressants Intoxication & Overdose (Alcohol, Opioids, Heroin)
10:58 - Downer Withdrawal
12:18 – Hallucinogen (PCP, LSD & Mushrooms)
14:15 – Marijuana/Cannabis
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Substance dependence is an adaption to a pattern of substance use. It is primarily characterized by withdrawal (or symptoms that occur when use of the drug is discontinued), tolerance (or needing more ...
published: 23 Oct 2015
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Inside NHS detox centre - Victoria Derbyshire
The NHS could save £27m a year by changing the way it deals with alcoholic patients, new research seen by the Victoria Derbyshire programme suggests. Alcohol abuse costs the NHS £3.8bn a year, £145 for each household in the UK - one in three of all A&E admissions are alcohol related, which can rise to 70% on a weekend. But patients who attend the emergency department or inpatient ward at a Manchester hospital in with issues related to alcohol abuse can now be sent to a specialist unit where they are treated for their addiction for a week. Some 75% of the people who come through the unit do not go back to hospital for at least the next three months. Independent analysis from John Moore's University found the unit saved the NHS £1.3m a year. If the same approach was taken across the country ...
published: 28 Apr 2015
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The science of opioid withdrawal
Matt Ganem, a former addict, explains the excruciating process of opioid withdrawal. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline is 1-800-662-HELP .
published: 27 May 2016
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Detoxing in Jail: Treating Opioid Use Behind Bars | NBC Left Field
In Bellingham, Washington, a recent class action lawsuit by the ACLU may impact how inmates across the country are treated for addiction. Following a settlement, the Whatcom County Jail now provides inmates suffering from opioid use disorder with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services. In Washington state, released prisoners are 13 times more likely to die by overdose than the rest of the American population. For inmates like Cordelia and Brooke, access to Suboxone has vastly improved their experience of detoxing in jail.
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published: 12 Aug 2019
3:28
Opioid Withdrawal
While opioid withdrawal can feel unbearable, effective treatment programs can help keep withdrawal symptoms controlled and can help people reduce or discontinue...
While opioid withdrawal can feel unbearable, effective treatment programs can help keep withdrawal symptoms controlled and can help people reduce or discontinue using opioids. If you or someone close to you needs help for a substance use disorder, talk to your doctor or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
#OpioidWithdrawal #RecoveryMonth
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While opioid withdrawal can feel unbearable, effective treatment programs can help keep withdrawal symptoms controlled and can help people reduce or discontinue using opioids. If you or someone close to you needs help for a substance use disorder, talk to your doctor or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or go to SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
#OpioidWithdrawal #RecoveryMonth
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If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit PsychHub.com/Hotline.
If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call a national 24/7 hotline. For United States residents, those are:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365
PHONE NUMBERS:
Primary line: 1-800-273-8255
Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454
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TTY: 800-799-4889
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ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Crisis Text Line
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
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UK: Text 85258
Ireland: Text 086 1800 280
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- published: 07 Jan 2020
- views: 241965
14:18
The agony of opioid withdrawal — and what doctors should tell patients about it | Travis Rieder
The United States accounts for five percent of the world's population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global opioid supply, creating an epidemic tha...
The United States accounts for five percent of the world's population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global opioid supply, creating an epidemic that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths each year. How did we get here, and what can we do about it? In this personal talk, Travis Rieder recounts the painful, often-hidden struggle of opioid withdrawal and reveals how doctors who are quick to prescribe (and overprescribe) opioids aren't equipped with the tools to eventually get people off the meds.
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The United States accounts for five percent of the world's population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global opioid supply, creating an epidemic that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths each year. How did we get here, and what can we do about it? In this personal talk, Travis Rieder recounts the painful, often-hidden struggle of opioid withdrawal and reveals how doctors who are quick to prescribe (and overprescribe) opioids aren't equipped with the tools to eventually get people off the meds.
Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com
The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more.
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- published: 20 Jul 2018
- views: 1281062
43:00
Drugs of Abuse (Mechanism, Intoxication, Withdrawal, & Associations)
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Opinions are entirely my own.
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My goal is to reduce educational disparities by making education FREE.
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For educational purposes only; NOT medical or other advice.
Some videos contain mild profanity and hyperbole solely used to assist with memorization. Viewer discretion advised.
Opinions are entirely my own.
- published: 04 Jun 2021
- views: 345059
6:34
Dealing with the DTs
Example video that we produced for Bristol Medical School as part of a short series for training and discussion. The scenarios included follow up therapy for th...
Example video that we produced for Bristol Medical School as part of a short series for training and discussion. The scenarios included follow up therapy for the patient suffering DTs. We have now disabled comments because although the majority of viewers understood the purpose of this video and made constructive comments, others misunderstood and posted abusive comments.
Please note that we are an independent video production company and do not represent Bristol Medical School.
https://wn.com/Dealing_With_The_Dts
Example video that we produced for Bristol Medical School as part of a short series for training and discussion. The scenarios included follow up therapy for the patient suffering DTs. We have now disabled comments because although the majority of viewers understood the purpose of this video and made constructive comments, others misunderstood and posted abusive comments.
Please note that we are an independent video production company and do not represent Bristol Medical School.
- published: 29 Jun 2017
- views: 339446
7:17
Nursing Simulation Scenario: Opioid Withdrawal
This video is one in a series created for nursing and healthcare educators for use in a variety of settings. Complete information about this scenario, from set-...
This video is one in a series created for nursing and healthcare educators for use in a variety of settings. Complete information about this scenario, from set-up to debriefing questions, can be found at cms.montgomerycollege.edu/NursingSimulations/
https://wn.com/Nursing_Simulation_Scenario_Opioid_Withdrawal
This video is one in a series created for nursing and healthcare educators for use in a variety of settings. Complete information about this scenario, from set-up to debriefing questions, can be found at cms.montgomerycollege.edu/NursingSimulations/
- published: 09 Mar 2018
- views: 628254
2:45
Heroin Withdrawal: What Going Cold Turkey Feels Like
This is what detox from heroin really feels like from someone who had lived it.
Free Open University poster with information about drugs and their effects on ...
This is what detox from heroin really feels like from someone who had lived it.
Free Open University poster with information about drugs and their effects on society. www.open.edu/openlearn/drugsland
Watch Drugsland on BBC Three's iPlayer page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p05lvr4z/drugsland-series-1-1-crack-alley
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This is what detox from heroin really feels like from someone who had lived it.
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- published: 30 Nov 2017
- views: 2277816
15:46
Substance Abuse, Intoxication & Withdrawal, Uppers Downers & Hallucinogens MDMA LSD PCP
SKIP AHEAD:
0:32 – Substance Abuse vs. Substance Dependence
2:51 – Miosis vs. Mydriasis
3:21 – Uppers/Stimulants (Cocaine, Meth & MDMA/Ecstacy)
5:57 – Downers/D...
SKIP AHEAD:
0:32 – Substance Abuse vs. Substance Dependence
2:51 – Miosis vs. Mydriasis
3:21 – Uppers/Stimulants (Cocaine, Meth & MDMA/Ecstacy)
5:57 – Downers/Depressants Intoxication & Overdose (Alcohol, Opioids, Heroin)
10:58 - Downer Withdrawal
12:18 – Hallucinogen (PCP, LSD & Mushrooms)
14:15 – Marijuana/Cannabis
Alcohol Link - http://www.stomponstep1.com/alcohol-metabolism-methanol-poisoning-fatty-change/
Psychosis Link - http://www.stomponstep1.com/psychosis-schizophrenia-schizoaffective-disorder-delusional-disorder-hallucinations/
Donate Link - http://www.stomponstep1.com/donate/
Substance dependence is an adaption to a pattern of substance use. It is primarily characterized by withdrawal (or symptoms that occur when use of the drug is discontinued), tolerance (or needing more to obtain the same desired effect), and spending a significant portion of their time engaged in drug related activities.
Substance abuse is an overindulgence in an addictive substance as a result of a lack of control. It can be thought of as a more extreme version of substance dependence in which individuals have significant negative life effects with work relationships or school), poor health, or legal problems as a result of their substance use. In the general public this pattern of substance abuse would more generally be referred to as an addiction.
There is very specific DSM criteria for each of these terms, but that isn’t important for the exam.
For simplicity sake we will break the drugs down into 3 different categories. The 3 categories are Uppers, Downers and Hallucinogens. There are slight differences between drugs within individual categories, but for the most part you can get questions right by just knowing the general characteristics of the entire group. For example, you won’t see both cocaine and MDMA listed as answers on the same question.
Also remember to not confuse intoxication and withdrawal. Most questions are on drug intoxication, but they may specifically ask you about withdrawal which usually has symptoms that are just the opposite of intoxication. So make sure you read the question carefully. For example, the question stem may fit stimulant withdrawal and depressant intoxication, but the last sentence of the question specifically asks about withdrawal.
Keep in mind the most important things for Step 1 questions are the changes to the vitals and pupils. These should be the buzzwords you are looking for. You will almost always be given this information in these types of questions and if you just have that info you can usually narrow it down to at least 2 options.
Also make sure you don’t get mydriasis vs. miosis confused. Mydriasis is the bigger word and has the bigger pupils. Miosis is the smaller word and has the smaller pupils.
And obviously the best way to confirm a diagnosis of drug use is a urine drug screen and mental health services are important in the treatment of addiction. However, that is too easy so you won’t see either of those as an answer on the exam so I’m not going to spend much time on that.
That brings us to Uppers or stimulants…. Now I’ll try my hardest to not make 20 references to Breaking Bad during this section, but I can’t make any promises.
Most of the questions related to this category will be about cocaine, which is usually smoked in the form of crack cocaine or snorted. However, other street drugs such as Methamphetamines (Meth) & MDMA (Ecstasy & Molly) are also in this group. Prescription drugs used for ADHD, narcolepsy and weight loss are also stimulants, but are less likely to show up in this type of Step 1 question.
The text for this video is too long and exceeds Youtubes Max. For the rest please go to http://www.stomponstep1.com/substance-abuse-intoxication-withdrawal-uppers-downers-hallucinogens-mdma-lsd-pcp/
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“Crystal Meth” by Radspunk available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crystal_Meth.jpg via Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution-Share Alike
“Man sniffing” available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Man_sniffing.jpg
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SKIP AHEAD:
0:32 – Substance Abuse vs. Substance Dependence
2:51 – Miosis vs. Mydriasis
3:21 – Uppers/Stimulants (Cocaine, Meth & MDMA/Ecstacy)
5:57 – Downers/Depressants Intoxication & Overdose (Alcohol, Opioids, Heroin)
10:58 - Downer Withdrawal
12:18 – Hallucinogen (PCP, LSD & Mushrooms)
14:15 – Marijuana/Cannabis
Alcohol Link - http://www.stomponstep1.com/alcohol-metabolism-methanol-poisoning-fatty-change/
Psychosis Link - http://www.stomponstep1.com/psychosis-schizophrenia-schizoaffective-disorder-delusional-disorder-hallucinations/
Donate Link - http://www.stomponstep1.com/donate/
Substance dependence is an adaption to a pattern of substance use. It is primarily characterized by withdrawal (or symptoms that occur when use of the drug is discontinued), tolerance (or needing more to obtain the same desired effect), and spending a significant portion of their time engaged in drug related activities.
Substance abuse is an overindulgence in an addictive substance as a result of a lack of control. It can be thought of as a more extreme version of substance dependence in which individuals have significant negative life effects with work relationships or school), poor health, or legal problems as a result of their substance use. In the general public this pattern of substance abuse would more generally be referred to as an addiction.
There is very specific DSM criteria for each of these terms, but that isn’t important for the exam.
For simplicity sake we will break the drugs down into 3 different categories. The 3 categories are Uppers, Downers and Hallucinogens. There are slight differences between drugs within individual categories, but for the most part you can get questions right by just knowing the general characteristics of the entire group. For example, you won’t see both cocaine and MDMA listed as answers on the same question.
Also remember to not confuse intoxication and withdrawal. Most questions are on drug intoxication, but they may specifically ask you about withdrawal which usually has symptoms that are just the opposite of intoxication. So make sure you read the question carefully. For example, the question stem may fit stimulant withdrawal and depressant intoxication, but the last sentence of the question specifically asks about withdrawal.
Keep in mind the most important things for Step 1 questions are the changes to the vitals and pupils. These should be the buzzwords you are looking for. You will almost always be given this information in these types of questions and if you just have that info you can usually narrow it down to at least 2 options.
Also make sure you don’t get mydriasis vs. miosis confused. Mydriasis is the bigger word and has the bigger pupils. Miosis is the smaller word and has the smaller pupils.
And obviously the best way to confirm a diagnosis of drug use is a urine drug screen and mental health services are important in the treatment of addiction. However, that is too easy so you won’t see either of those as an answer on the exam so I’m not going to spend much time on that.
That brings us to Uppers or stimulants…. Now I’ll try my hardest to not make 20 references to Breaking Bad during this section, but I can’t make any promises.
Most of the questions related to this category will be about cocaine, which is usually smoked in the form of crack cocaine or snorted. However, other street drugs such as Methamphetamines (Meth) & MDMA (Ecstasy & Molly) are also in this group. Prescription drugs used for ADHD, narcolepsy and weight loss are also stimulants, but are less likely to show up in this type of Step 1 question.
The text for this video is too long and exceeds Youtubes Max. For the rest please go to http://www.stomponstep1.com/substance-abuse-intoxication-withdrawal-uppers-downers-hallucinogens-mdma-lsd-pcp/
Pictures Used:
Derivative of “Occhi222” by Ladysiria17 available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Occhi222.jpg via Public Domain
Derivative of “Anizokoria” by Radomil available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anizokoria.JPG via Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution-Share Alike
“Crystal Meth” by Radspunk available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crystal_Meth.jpg via Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution-Share Alike
“Man sniffing” available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Man_sniffing.jpg
“Alcohol desgracia” by RayNata available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alcohol_desgracia.jpg via Creative Commons Attribution – Share Alike
Derivative of “Amanita muscaria crop” by Onderwijsgek available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2006-10-25_Amanita_muscaria_crop.jpg via Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution-Share Alike
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- published: 23 Oct 2015
- views: 63692
12:02
Inside NHS detox centre - Victoria Derbyshire
The NHS could save £27m a year by changing the way it deals with alcoholic patients, new research seen by the Victoria Derbyshire programme suggests. Alcohol ab...
The NHS could save £27m a year by changing the way it deals with alcoholic patients, new research seen by the Victoria Derbyshire programme suggests. Alcohol abuse costs the NHS £3.8bn a year, £145 for each household in the UK - one in three of all A&E admissions are alcohol related, which can rise to 70% on a weekend. But patients who attend the emergency department or inpatient ward at a Manchester hospital in with issues related to alcohol abuse can now be sent to a specialist unit where they are treated for their addiction for a week. Some 75% of the people who come through the unit do not go back to hospital for at least the next three months. Independent analysis from John Moore's University found the unit saved the NHS £1.3m a year. If the same approach was taken across the country the researchers say it could save the NHS £27.5 m in England alone.
Jim Reed reports.
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The NHS could save £27m a year by changing the way it deals with alcoholic patients, new research seen by the Victoria Derbyshire programme suggests. Alcohol abuse costs the NHS £3.8bn a year, £145 for each household in the UK - one in three of all A&E admissions are alcohol related, which can rise to 70% on a weekend. But patients who attend the emergency department or inpatient ward at a Manchester hospital in with issues related to alcohol abuse can now be sent to a specialist unit where they are treated for their addiction for a week. Some 75% of the people who come through the unit do not go back to hospital for at least the next three months. Independent analysis from John Moore's University found the unit saved the NHS £1.3m a year. If the same approach was taken across the country the researchers say it could save the NHS £27.5 m in England alone.
Jim Reed reports.
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- published: 28 Apr 2015
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The science of opioid withdrawal
Matt Ganem, a former addict, explains the excruciating process of opioid withdrawal. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, the U.S. Substance...
Matt Ganem, a former addict, explains the excruciating process of opioid withdrawal. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline is 1-800-662-HELP .
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Matt Ganem, a former addict, explains the excruciating process of opioid withdrawal. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline is 1-800-662-HELP .
- published: 27 May 2016
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Detoxing in Jail: Treating Opioid Use Behind Bars | NBC Left Field
In Bellingham, Washington, a recent class action lawsuit by the ACLU may impact how inmates across the country are treated for addiction. Following a settlement...
In Bellingham, Washington, a recent class action lawsuit by the ACLU may impact how inmates across the country are treated for addiction. Following a settlement, the Whatcom County Jail now provides inmates suffering from opioid use disorder with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services. In Washington state, released prisoners are 13 times more likely to die by overdose than the rest of the American population. For inmates like Cordelia and Brooke, access to Suboxone has vastly improved their experience of detoxing in jail.
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In Bellingham, Washington, a recent class action lawsuit by the ACLU may impact how inmates across the country are treated for addiction. Following a settlement, the Whatcom County Jail now provides inmates suffering from opioid use disorder with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services. In Washington state, released prisoners are 13 times more likely to die by overdose than the rest of the American population. For inmates like Cordelia and Brooke, access to Suboxone has vastly improved their experience of detoxing in jail.
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NBC Left Field is a new internationally-minded video troupe that makes short, creative documentaries and features specially designed for social media and set-top boxes. Our small team of cinematographers, journalists, animators and social media gurus aims to unearth stories and breathe creative life into current headlines. While pushing boundaries at home and abroad, NBC Left Field will also be serving as an experimental hub for NBC News style, treatment and audience engagement.
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- published: 12 Aug 2019
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