Speaker: Jen Stovall, BSN, RN Drugs, like the song of the siren, can seduce, call us to change our direction, and in the worst case, lure us to our deaths. For some, this song is impossible to resist, even when we are ready to seek treatment. As substance use is pervasive in our culture, herbalists are sure to encounter clients dealing with addiction and seeking support to quit. Because our cultural narrative around drug use does not allow for a tolerance of, much less identification with addiction, herbalists who want to help find there is a lack of practical information about how to provide support. In this class, Jen shares protocols she’s used in her practice to support clients who want to quit using drugs, including opiates, alcohol, and stimulants. Using principles of harm reduction as a framework to provide support, we’ll examine conventional concepts of addiction from various angles as we explore alternative ways to support those ensnared by the perilous song of the siren.

Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2022 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium Book Download (PDF)

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Continuing Education:

Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 PHARM CME 

• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)