Wilkes University hosts Pain and Addiction Summit [Video]

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are parts of our area that opioids have devastated leaving leaders fighting to stop the deadly drug epidemic.

Healthcare professionals are on the frontlines of this battle and are sharing those experiences with pharmacy students in Luzerne County.

The theme of this year’s Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit is “Access to Care,” with an emphasis on the holistic treatment of the patient.

Wilkes University hosted the sixth annual Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit at the Stark Learning Center.

It’s a day of collaborative learning about opportunities to approach the treatment of pain and substance use disorder.

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“Part of the treatment of addiction is eliminating the sense of unhealthy shame that unfortunately a lot of patients feel. so, by decreasing stigma, we’re actually moving towards an area where we can better provide care for patients,” said Dr. Thomas Franko, chair & associate professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University.

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