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Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

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Introduction for MAT Experts series.	Bryce Newberry speaks with ASU Lecturer Claire McLoone about the science of addiction.

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Episode	Description	Myth	Fact
Opening	Introduction for MAT Experts series.
Episode 1	Bryce Newberry speaks with ASU Lecturer Claire McLoone about the science of addiction.	Myth: Addiction is a moral failing.	Fact: Addiction is a chronic, complex brain disease.
Episode 2	Rick Christensen covers the types of medications used to treat Opioid Use Disorder.	Myth: People use MAT to get high.	Fact: People use MAT to get well.
Episode 3	Francesca Mia Gomez speaks with Sarah Fynmore, Policy Coordinator of Sonoran Prevention Works, about harm reduction principles.	Myth: Harm reduction encourages drug use.	Fact: Harm reduction can avoid death and lessen the consequences of drug use.
Episode 4	Dr. Sara Salek, Chief Medical Officer of AHCCCS explains the role of prescription medications in the opioid epidemic.	Myth: Illegal drugs caused the opioid epidemic.	Fact: Prescription medications have greatly contributed to the opioid crisis.
Episode 5	Bryce Newberry speaks with Charrisa Riggs about Medication-Assisted Treatment. Charrisa explains why MAT is not just replacing one drug for another but a way to help patients get well.	Myth: MAT is just replacing one drug for another.	Fact: MAT is replacing unsafe drugs with FDA-approved medications along with behavioral therapies under medical supervision.
Episode 6	Bryce Newberry speaks with CEO of Community Medical Services Nick Stavros. Nick explains opioid addiction affects every American.	Myth: Opioid addiction is not in my backyard.	Fact: An estimated 4 million Americans have an Opioid Use Disorder.
Episode 7	Francesca Mia Gomez speaks with Dr. Luke Peterson of Banner Health about pregnancy and Opioid Use Disorder. Dr. Peterson explains why Medication-Assisted Treatment is the recommended therapy for pregnant people.	Myth: Pregnant women should quit opioids "cold turkey."	Fact: MAT is the recommended therapy for pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder.
Episode 8	Francesca Mia Gomez speaks with Chandler Fire Chief Jason White. Chief White explains why naloxone, the overdose reversal drug, is changing lives.	Myth: Naloxone (or Narcan), a medicine that stops overdose and death, encourages drug use.	Fact: Naloxone saves lives and provides an opportunity for treatment.
Episode 9	Bryce Newberry speaks with Patrick Sullivan. Patrick is in active recovery from Opioid Use Disorder thanks to Medication-Assisted Treatment. Patrick explains what it took for him to move through addiction and reminds viewers that recovery is possible.	Myth: There is no hope for people who are addicted to opioids.	Fact: Recovery is possible.
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