026 Bridging the Gap in Emergency Care with Brianna Campbell

In this pivotal episode of Longterm: A Podcast in Recovery, host Ti King welcomes Ariana Campbell, co-founder of Bridge, for a profound exploration into the multifaceted nature of recovery. This conversation dives deep into how emergency care is becoming a vital, often overlooked, gateway for substance use disorders (SUD) treatment.

Ariana Campbell, a PA with over 25 years of clinical experience in emergency medicine and addiction psychiatry, shares her journey of recognizing the urgent need for better care. Discover how Bridge leverages the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to guarantee healthcare access for all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

The discussion highlights innovative approaches to addiction, including the crucial role of buprenorphine and naloxone in harm reduction and saving lives from opioid overdose. Learn how providers can identify and compassionately respond to withdrawal symptoms (including goosebumps, vomiting, abdominal cramping, yawning, dilated pupils).

Ti and Ariana also unpack the unique challenges faced in rural healthcare settings and the immense emotional toll that delivering bad news and witnessing the effects of addiction can have on healthcare providers. They introduce the groundbreaking role of Substance Use Navigators in connecting patients to resources, breaking down barriers for often excluded populations, including uninsured people and people of color.

This episode emphasizes the critical need for a comprehensive system of care that seamlessly integrates emergency services with long-term recovery options. It's a powerful call for public health innovation, advocating for evidence-based solutions and a more humane approach to addiction treatment and patient-centered care to reduce overdose deaths and improve access to treatment across the United States.

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https://bridgetotreatment.org/

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