Awareness and Stigma
BHG Medical Directors Series: Dr. Rikki Pleasants | Knoxville, TN
In this edition of the BHG Medical Directors Series, Dr. Rikki Pleasants of our Knoxville, TN location shares her perspective on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for patients with opioid use disorder. She discusses the importance of meeting patients where they are, reducing stigma around addiction treatment, and creating a supportive clinical environment that promotes long-term recovery.
Dr. Pleasants highlights how medication-assisted treatment (MAT), combined with counseling and whole-person support, can help patients stabilize their lives and regain hope. This video offers insight into her commitment to high-quality addiction care and the impact it can have on individuals, families and the broader Knoxville community.
