Dr. Wiplove Lamba and Case Manager Jean-Paul (JP) Michael review a video from Vice Media(https://youtu.be/D-THhAW4MWk), which focuses on the fentanyl-related overdose deaths in North America and one possible solution. The video explores compassion clubs, particularly DULF (Drug User Liberation Front), and its co-founder Eris Nyx (dulf.ca).Please note that the content of this video should not be taken as direct medical advice or clinical instruction.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction0:45 Why this video is important2:16 Clip 1: Overdoses and Fentanyl3:15 Narcan at the shelter4:26 Clip 2: Free Heroin and Meth Overdose Risk from Fentanyl6:20 Benefits of predictable Fentanyl concentrations8:13 The role of addiction medicine9:40 Worries about unintended consequences10:40 Figure: Public Health U11:50 Who can join the compassion club12:30 Harm reduction, safer supply, and palliative care15:14 Managed Alcohol Program (MAP)17:50 Legal substances are the most deadly19:05 Clip 3: This S*!t is Real24:45 Clip 4: The Future - A Liquor Store for Drugs?26:30 Addiction medicine works27:52 Latest DULF press release from Jan 30, 2023.Special thanks to VICE for all the amazing content !!!Featuring addiction psychiatrist Dr. Wiplove (Wip) Lamba, addictions case manager and former addict Jean-Paul (JP) Michael, along with their guests discuss all things related to substance use, addiction, addiction medicine, psychotherapy, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Wip and JP share their motivation, curiosity, and passion for their craft. JP works on a daily basis in a renown inner city hospital in Canada's largest city. This work is separate from Wiplove’s clinical and academic work.#Addiction#Psychotherapy#Caseworker#Healthcare provider#education#Psychiatry#recovery#DULF#cocaine#methamphetamine#Heroin#safe supply#Vice #decriminalization