In this episode, we speak with Chris Bender, Pharm. D. about medication assisted treatment (MAT) of opioid addiction. Chris guides us through the clinical, controversial, and corrections-focused aspects of MAT. If you don't know methadone from suboxone, you'll want to listen. Chris Bender, Pharm. D. is a pharmacist with the Diamond Drug Information Center. Links to articles referenced in this episode: "Opioid Crisis Fast Facts" via CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/18/health/opioid-crisis-fast-facts/index.html "Opioid Overdose Crisis", via the National Institutes of Health https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids/opioid-overdose-crisis "NH to start offering Suboxone treatments in prisons", via the New Hampshire Union Leader https://www.unionleader.com/news/crime/nh-to-start-offering-suboxone-treatment-in-prisons/article_c3804a69-865e-5c93 ...