Why This Doctor Fell in Love with Addiction Medicine - With Dr. Gail Reilly

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Gail Reilly, a family medicine physician who discovered her passion for addiction medicine.In this powerful interview, Dr. Reilly shares her journey from military medicine to becoming a champion for treating substance use disorder in primary care settings. She discusses the life-changing impact of buprenorphine, the critical importance of peer recovery support, and why treating addiction should be as routine as managing diabetes or hypertension.Key Topics Covered: • The effectiveness and safety of buprenorphine in addiction treatment • Building therapeutic relationships with patients who've been failed by the healthcare system • The vital role of peer recovery support specialists • Integrating addiction medicine into primary care practice • Overcoming stigma and fear around MAT prescribing • Self-care strategies for healthcare providers • The importance of team-based, holistic care approachesPerfect for:Healthcare practitioners considering addiction medicineMental health professionalsCommunity leaders addressing substance use issuesAnyone interested in compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment🌐 Learn more about our interview series: www.tntopenmind.org⏰ CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 02:30 - Dr. Reily's Background in Family Medicine 04:15 - Discovering Addiction Medicine Through MAT Practice 07:45 - The Power of Buprenorphine: Medicine That Works 09:20 - Building Trust & Therapeutic Relationships 12:30 - The Role of Peer Recovery Support 15:45 - Challenges & Struggles in Addiction Treatment 18:30 - Integrating MAT into Primary Care 21:15 - Breaking Down Stigma: Addiction as Chronic Disease 24:00 - Fellowship Training & Spreading Knowledge 26:45 - Personal Motivation & Caring for Patients 30:15 - Self-Care & Maintaining Balance 33:30 - Team-Based Care & Professional Boundaries 36:45 - Building Community Partnerships 38:30 - Cultural Humility in Healthcare 40:00 - Contact Information & Closing Thoughts#AddictionMedicine #PrimaryCare #MAT #Buprenorphine #HealthcareTraining #MentalHealth #SubstanceUseDisorder #PeerRecovery #MedicalEducation #TNTOpenMindInsights Subscribe to TNT Open Mind Insights - Mental Health Interview Series on Soundwise