Battling Opioids's Podcast

• Community Leaders and Legislators Talk About Battling Opioids

  Cari Kozicki, VP of Strategy, Creative Services PBS 39
  Nicole Harrell Public Relations & Promotions Manager PBS 39
  Peter G. Schweyer is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
  Senator Mario M. Scavello State Senator for Pennsylvania’s 40th Senatorial District, representing portions of Monroe and Northampton Counties.
  Robert Freeman Pennsylvania House of Representatives

• Correspondent: JADonnelly

Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 16, 2019

Battling Opioids Podcast: Recovery High School

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Jerry Stropnicky is a co-founder of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Bloomsburg, PA, http://www.bte.org/ . Jerry has also been involved with community storytelling and helping people create art from their stories, including a project in Harlan County, Kentucky with a community dealing with the opioid epidemic.  You can learn more about the Harlan County, KY project here: https://www.ket.org/muse/higherground/

Reporter: Mindy Cronk

Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 10, Researchers using Brain Scan for Opioid Addiction.

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Dr. Bruce talks about how Suboxone can help with opioid addiction. (courtesy: Adam Carolla Show)

Dr. Bruce Sigurd Heischober s a Board certified medical doctor specializing in emergency and internal medicine, and adolescent medicine. He has published several works on substance abuse, and is a radio and podcast personality, best known for his appearances on Loveline.

(courtesy: Adam Carolla Show)

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Universities Utilize Federal Grant To Look Into Opioid Use in Appalachia.

Jessy Miller Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Cammie Anderson Prevention Coordinator. Cammie has been helping students, faculty, and families dealing with substance use disorders.
Jessy Miller Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Robinson Counseling / Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org

Reporting; JADonnelly

We spoke with John Auerbach, the CEO of Trust for America's Health, about a report the organization released last week.  The report describes a dramatic increase in the number of deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and suicide between 2007-2017 for Millennials.  The report also addresses possible reasons for the increase as well as offering evidence-based recommendations.  The report can be found on Trust for America's Health website: www.tfah.org

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Battling Opioids Podcast: Show Part 2

In Battling Opioids Part 2, Pennsylvania Public Media focuses on the impact of the opioid crisis on PA’s children, families and young adults. In the Battling Opioids project, Pennsylvania’s Public Media stations are coming together to produce educational programming that focuses on the opioid crisis and its effects, to share resources, and to convene community conversations. The first statewide Battling Opioids broadcast aired September 2018.

Part 2 aired April 11, 2019 on WHYY, WITF, PBS39, WPSU, WQED, WQLN, and WVIA.

Watch the Part 2 documentary and our individual stories below. Learn about the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania, its effects, and the people fighting to save their loved ones and communities.

Help increase awareness and reduce stigma in your hometown by joining or hosting a community conversation.