Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
If you have questions about The Experts on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, please contact:
| Abby Henderson Research and Evaluation Specialist Abby.Henderson@asu.edu |
Kevin Bushaw Conferences and Events Manager Kevin.Bushaw@asu.edu |
Adrienne Lindsey Associate Director, CABHP Adrienne.Lindsey@asu.edu |
| 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. |
| Conclusion | |||
| Full Program | |||
