Polysubstance Use and People Who Experience Homelessness

Conversations surrounding substance use often focus on one substance individually, like opioids or stimulants, but often do not acknowledge that many people who use substances will use multiple substances. How do we medically treat people who use multiple substances simultaneously? What are stigmas that come with polysubstance use? We are also joined by Bridge Outreach, an organization that provides resources and support for people experiencing homelessness, to discuss the added layers of stigma and barriers to care that people who use substances and are experiencing homelessness face.

 

Speakers:

Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The  Hometown Pharmacy

Janet Astle, RPh, Ed.D. | Assistant Dean of Students | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy

Holly Lasilla, RPh, Dr.P.H, MPH, MSEd | Associate Professor | Duquesne University School of Pharmacy

Harrison Ferro, PharmD | PGY-1 Resident | UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

David Lettrich | Director | Bridge Outreach

Lauren Ballew | Harm Reduction and Connection to Care Specialist | Bridge Outreach

 

Podcast Creative Team (content, editing, production):

Joni C. Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS  | Assistant Professor, Pharmacy and Therapeutics |University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Logan Kissell, PharmD | Clinical Pharmacist |The Hometown Pharmacy

Alyssa Khieu, PharmD Class of 2025, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Elizabeth Bunk, PharmD | Manager, Center for Pharmacy Care |Duquesne University School of Pharmacy

 

Music Production: John Carroll