This is a PSA for Medication Supported Recovery that I helped organize at Bellevue Hospital last summer. It brings tears to my eyes to see the patient testimonials and the dedication of our faculty and staff. So for those of you who ask, this is what I do at work. Please share with anyone you know that may have a substance use disorder and is seeking help.
From the OASAS site:
How we view the disease of addiction is closely related to our beliefs in regards to the success or failure of treatment. The medical model allows one to treat the disease of addiction with medications, realizing that addiction is a complex disease where interdependent roles are played by the host, the addictive agent and the environment. This video provides first hand accounts of people who have succeeded in recovery with the use of addiction medications along with counseling and other behavioral interventions.
