Challenges in Addiction Treatment and Substance Use issues, during a worldwide pandemic (Episode 53)

<p>Paul Krauss MA LPC interviews three experts on Substance Use issues from a renown treatment Center about the challenges that individuals, families, and treatment facilities are facing during the pandemic in relation to substance use. This is rousing discussion that covers important elements of the current situation and how this is effecting substance use rates in the United States and elsewhere.</p> <p>Other topics covered:</p> <p> • The heightened level of anxiety, alcohol and drug use, relapse and overdose due to COVID-19.  • The reasons behind the increases, relapse triggers/prevention, and compassionate self-care.  • What Sanford House is doing  - there's a lot on the problem in the media, not a lot about the solutions  • The impact of telehealth on addiction treatment, and where it fits in the Sanford continuum of care.</p> <p><a href='https://sanfordhousegr.com/staff/rae-allyson-green-jd-lpc-caadc/'>Rae Green</a>, JD, LPC, CAADC - Founder and President, Sanford Rae has dedicated her working career to chipping away at the shame of addiction. As Sanford's primary spokesperson, her goal is to provide education and awareness of substance use disorders. Rae is a featured expert at conferences, in the community, and in the media. Her philosophy at Sanford, is to provide evidence-based practices, medication-assisted treatment, and a continuum of care in a comfortable setting where healing and a sense of rekindled worthiness is achievable. </p> <p><a href='https://sanfordhousegr.com/staff/lynnel-brewster-rn-lpc-llmft-certified-clinical-trauma-professional-acudetox-specialist/'>Lynnel Brewster</a>, RN, LPC, LLMFT, CCTP, Clinical Director, Therapist, Sanford Lynnel has been working in the health field for the past 24 years. She is a registered nurse and a licensed professional counselor. Her experience includes working in hospital and home settings, residential/outpatient treatment centers, and private practice. As Clinical Director, she works with both Sanford clinical and medical staff, administerin