Why aren't we using the most effective addiction treatments? | Chase Holleman | TEDxGreensboro

There are medications that are effective in helping an individual control addiction yet many health professionals will only accept abstinence as a rational treatment approach. Chase Holleman shares his personal experiences. Chase Holleman, LCSW, LCAS is a social worker specializing in the needs of persons affected by substance use. Chase’s area of focus are recovery oriented systems of care and harm reduction. He brings both personal experience as a person in long-term recovery from drug use and professional experience as an advocate and as a direct service provider. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @jamesdonoghue1077
    @jamesdonoghue10772 жыл бұрын

    This guy should be on a national stage. Just listening to his talk, I can see he could have helped save my son from identical symptoms, experiences. Most regrettable is that one finds somebody like this, and he can’t help those that have od’ but he’s survived and can help the living.

  • @NASWNC
    @NASWNC3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being the best of our social work profession, Chase. We need you to do this important work. Thank you.

  • @vegetossgss1114

    @vegetossgss1114

    Жыл бұрын

    Finally an amazing Ted talk, that is not another speech promoting woke agenda. You are a hero Chase, you speak for millions of people. I have never done and will hopefully never do drugs, but I have taken antidepressant, and I know that withdrawal can be awful. These so called physician who refuse tu even consider giving you buprenorphine really lack empathy, and let's say, professionalism.

  • @joyceb5628
    @joyceb56282 жыл бұрын

    Chase, what you say is so important and its so heartwarming and authentic how you say it. Harm reduction is so necessary and we need more appreciative behavior and treatment to everyone but especially to the people who live in the margin of society. Greetings from germany.

  • @marcburrows5783
    @marcburrows57833 жыл бұрын

    You greatly improve the field of social work. We need more like you. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Changing minds for sure.

  • @stephenpitkin5492
    @stephenpitkin54922 жыл бұрын

    The lack of a live audience makes the ending feel simply chilling. Thanks for this deeply compelling talk.

  • @nishanthpatil4531
    @nishanthpatil45313 жыл бұрын

    Oh man thank you so much for this. You spoke the exact words in my heart on this subject. I relate and agree 100%

  • @katlynwebb8474
    @katlynwebb84743 жыл бұрын

    I find this appalling that there’s treatments that can help but they won’t implement these treatments to people who need it. the risk of drug addiction would decrease massively

  • @ashleyhedrick2064
    @ashleyhedrick20643 жыл бұрын

    Chase you are truly inspiring.

  • @bshu3928
    @bshu39283 жыл бұрын

    I thank you for helping to educate society! We have to continue to advocate for MAT. So much work to be done. You have inspired me to do more.

  • @vegetossgss1114

    @vegetossgss1114

    Жыл бұрын

    Finally an amazing Ted talk, that is not another speech promoting woke agenda. You are a hero Chase, you speak for millions of people. I have never done and will hopefully never do drugs, but I have taken antidepressant, and I know that withdrawal can be awful. These so called physician who refuse tu even consider giving you buprenorphine really lack empathy, and let's say, professionalism.

  • @McGuire123100
    @McGuire1231002 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for sharing your very touching, personal story. That takes BALLS! So happy to hear you are helping others. I know they r in good hands! Congratulations!

  • @downbntout
    @downbntout2 жыл бұрын

    Dang pandemic. This deserves a wide in-person audience. He is correct in describing these medications as "standard of care".

  • @ginacheselka6086
    @ginacheselka60862 жыл бұрын

    A methadone clinic saved my life six years clean on methadone I have my life back . Thanks for this TedTalk

  • @vegetossgss1114
    @vegetossgss1114 Жыл бұрын

    Finally an amazing Ted talk, that is not another speech promoting woke agenda. You are a hero Chase, you speak for millions of people. I have never done and will hopefully never do drugs, but I have taken antidepressant, and I know that withdrawal can be awful. These so called physician who refuse tu even consider giving you buprenorphine really lack empathy, and let's say, professionalism.

  • @theKaufmanTapes
    @theKaufmanTapes2 жыл бұрын

    This was the absolute best and most informative talk I have ever heard! We need many more like you, speaking out against this broken health care system. PLEASE in the name of God spread the word! MAT . . Medically Assisted Treatment! United we stand and divided we fall. This is a serious illness and must be treated with medication.. suboxone FREE and methadone freely available to everyone with supportive oversight. In the words of Tiny Tim “God Bless us Everyone”

  • @vegetossgss1114

    @vegetossgss1114

    Жыл бұрын

    My english is not very good. Can you please explain me again what he said about the medical staff and why they didn't want to treat him properly?

  • @AimeeDenise_bct
    @AimeeDenise_bct2 жыл бұрын

    So much respect 🙌 to all those helping others heal. 🦋 It's a true calling. I absolutely found my purpose in telling my story of borderline death ☠️ and life implosion 🤯 to healing my brain and body to get my life back! Much luv! 🕉 You can heal!

  • @vegetossgss1114

    @vegetossgss1114

    Жыл бұрын

    Finally an amazing Ted talk, that is not another speech promoting woke agenda. You are a hero Chase, you speak for millions of people. I have never done and will hopefully never do drugs, but I have taken antidepressant, and I know that withdrawal can be awful. These so called physician who refuse tu even consider giving you buprenorphine really lack empathy, and let's say, professionalism.

  • @ztalbott
    @ztalbott3 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes yes yes! Chase, you are a leader, mover, and shaker. The way you wove your personal story into the science and data was powerful. Methadone and Buprenorphine save lives. I’m honored to know you. I’m also glad you hit the fact that non-profit doesn’t automatically equal better care. There are shoddy for-profits and shoddy non-profits. It’s just a different organizational structure, but both are subject to the same rules. That mandated IOP across the board at the non-profit you mentioned is alllll about the Medicaid and grant $$$$ for those additional services.... and their net revenue is greater per patient than the self-pay program that seemed so expensive. Healthcare in America is broken overall, and it can be seen in outrageous ways in the substance use treatment industry. Soldier on!

  • @janetfoster4233
    @janetfoster42333 жыл бұрын

    Admiration for you, Chase!!

  • @jrsupstateny
    @jrsupstateny Жыл бұрын

    Ty! I hope more people see this

  • @juliagulia9224
    @juliagulia9224 Жыл бұрын

    INCREDIBLE talk! I love the comparison to diabetes - such an effective point Edited to add: This might be the best TED Talk I've ever listened to

  • @vegetossgss1114

    @vegetossgss1114

    Жыл бұрын

    Finally an amazing Ted talk, that is not another speech promoting woke agenda. You are a hero Chase, you speak for millions of people. I have never done and will hopefully never do drugs, but I have taken antidepressant, and I know that withdrawal can be awful. These so called physician who refuse tu even consider giving you buprenorphine really lack empathy, and let's say, professionalism.

  • @CollinMPLS
    @CollinMPLS3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @stacyellis5370
    @stacyellis5370 Жыл бұрын

    Methadone saved my life, after 6 rehabs did nothing but help me make new "friends ". It's a shame that people aren't getting the help available, many times because of misinformation.

  • @loganislit1345
    @loganislit13452 жыл бұрын

    God Bless You

  • @gavine2363
    @gavine2363 Жыл бұрын

    I’m surprised at how many people think going cold turkey is the best treatment

  • @melanie4926
    @melanie4926 Жыл бұрын

    I'm on month 2 of suboxone withdrawal still.

  • @Ubermensch201
    @Ubermensch201 Жыл бұрын

    I've been on methadone for 3 years and i still dont feel normal.. I havent used herion in just as long as I've been on this which is good i guess but I still don't feel normal and I don't think I will until I'm off it.. 70 mgs and I'm starting to tapper but was a little bit of a fight to get them to start lowering the dose, seems like they want me to stay on it

  • @erichanson9619
    @erichanson96193 жыл бұрын

    Bup Always helped to get me clean... And ultimately get sober. It''s awesome.

  • @janekocorek3313
    @janekocorek3313 Жыл бұрын

    Yep - I have the best insurance, pays 100% up to 100K.. With that said, I went to the best place possible right? The place cost exactly 100k, imagine that? Met an indigent guy who was homeless and sent there by the court in CA. This rehab is in Oklahoma. When he got there he told me and another resident that he had tossed "a drug" into the plant next to the intake person's desk. Everyone agreed that I would be the "retriever" of said drugs because, well my boobs are bigger than those guys. So off I go and mission complete as planned. Except I took the drugs and was subsequently "busted". Mind you, I never said a word when questioned about who brought what where. But the other guy, when asked narc'ed us both out - that is how they found out. This guy speaking had a difference insurance experience, in this particular case, the establishment does NOT get paid until one graduates the program. If you use on property that is auto removal from property and program, no exceptions. So, when I am questioned, I own up to it and get all but a slap on the wrist. Much to my great horror, I find out that the guy from CA, (the originator) had been kicked out when I was the one who used on the property. He did the right thing and threw them away!!. . He didn't break the rules, I did. It made me furious! Can we be more obvious about who stays and who does not? Remember, whether quit or thrown out, my insurance does not pay if I do not complete the program. The next morning I told them good bye and F Off, that I was leaving for the sole purpose so they would not be paid the 100k. Told them Shame on you MF. I still get letters from them.

  • @lauren1149
    @lauren1149 Жыл бұрын

    Low barrier medication assisted RECOVERY saves lives!

  • @landonfox1456
    @landonfox1456 Жыл бұрын

    this guy sounds miserable

  • @justinbuchanan2844
    @justinbuchanan28446 ай бұрын

    Naloxone was also an ingredient in said orange film. I don't know how dangerous this could be, but this is un-information at best. Buprenorphine is not recommended as aid for someone experiencing opioid overdose, Naloxone is recommended. Bupe. is commonly administered with Naloxone but not always so we should be careful.

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