Podcast "Treatment for Substance Use Disorder"
Terry Wolters
Innovator: Data and Technology Solutions, Healthcare, Veteran-U.S. Air Force
Dr. Cindy and Terry’s new podcast series on substance use disorder https://terryy3.podbean.com/ reviews different treatment options in the U.S. with the goal to help motivate the many millions of individuals affected by addiction to take the first step toward seeking treatment and support. In our series, we are also interested in how digital health technologies and other innovations can improve access to care for patients.
The episode today is entitled "From Dependence to Independence: Addressing Depression and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment" and features Dr. Linda Lang, Psychiatrist, President of Inova’s Behavioral Health Service line. She takes us through an interesting discussion on the challenges of substance use disorder treatment for those patients who also face mental or behavioral challenges such as depression.