Polysubstance Use and People Who Experience Homelessness | Let’s Talk Stigma

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 Lassilla, 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