Substance use disorders may be a societal problem the world over, but not all substances are the same — which means approaches to tackling the problem can’t be one-size-fits-all.In this episode, Jon Peeples, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Affect Therapeutic, joins to explain stimulant use disorder, its neurological effects and what makes treating it unique.We discuss:
- The mental and physical components of stimulant use disorder
- The reason for making a distinction between stimulant use disorder and substance use disorder
- A doctor’s perspective on harm-reduction efforts like safe injection sites and decriminalization
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