A great discussion as part of our #RecoveryMonth series

First and foremost our jobs as providers are to undo the expectation of rejection by welcoming all PWUD regardless readiness to stop. Triage trust: engagement follows

How can family members cope when a loved one isn't willing to be treated?

Bringing our stories to light helps us - and those around us - heal. Its an important tool in reducing stigma and encouraging others to seek help. We're all in this together. harvardmagazine.com/2019/10/harvar…

"I have the privilege to be able to speak and listen to their stories. Life happened to them in a way that didn’t happen to those of us are comfortable.” bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/…

Current #ADHD medications provide patients, clinicians with ‘exciting’ options. Healio video/article features #MassGeneral investigator Tim Wilens, MD. ow.ly/DtNq50wLWgZ

"When I think of medications I prescribe for chronic illnesses in primary care… #buprenorphine is nearly miraculous,” said Laura Kehoe. But MDs aren't prescribing it for long-term recovery. Why? streetinsider.com/Press+Advantag…

Very nice brief informative overview video on the growing mutual-help organization SMART Recovery... Worth sharing broadly.... About SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training). youtu.be/zxzhzQJqzZ4 via YouTube

What caused the opioid crisis? The answer is complicated, according to an analysis of medical and policy research by #TheAtlantic, including a new study co-authored by #MonganInstitute faculty Alexander Tsai, MD. JAMA Article: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai… theatlantic.com/health/archive…

“We need some innovation here to better meet the needs of patients." Sarah Wakeman WBUR wbur.org/commonhealth/2…

“We're all working together, trying to come up with creative and innovative ways as we wait for science to catch up." Laura Kehoe wbur.org/commonhealth/2…

Honored to present to an interactive, thoughtful audience at our annual ⁦Psychiatry Academy⁩ SUD Review/Update with my inspiring colleagues Dr. John Kelly Jessica Gray Drs. Tim Wilens, David Rubin, Shamim Nejad, Rob Althoff, @DawnWil04548237. MGH SUDs Initiative MassGeneral Medicine.

Thank you for your work. All of you! One of the many valuable but thankless jobs in our society. 🤗❤️ MGH SUDs Initiative Sarah Wakeman Boston Medical Center Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Leo Beletsky @jessiegaeta Alicia Ventura Mayor Marty Walsh Grinspoon -- Grinspoon on Drugs DIVA DOCS BOSTON Family Addiction Coach 💙 Patrick Doyle MSW William C. Kinkle III, FF, RN, EMT-P, CRS🇺🇸 @BrookeM_Feldman

Using technology to aid #recovery during #quarantine. #WereInThisTogether Dr. John Kelly steve annear bostonglobe.com/2020/03/17/nat…

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