Join us for a special crossover event with Dr. Ruth Potee and Prep School: A Readiness Podcast, originally recorded in July, 2023!

Sugar, opioids, social media, reaching for a glass of wine every time you feel anxious or tired - these and other addictive substances and behaviors affect nearly all of us. Substance use disorder expert Dr. Ruth Potee talks about dopamine and our brains and why we keep doing things that are not good for us. We also delve into how we, as a community, can help our family members and neighbors by reducing judgment and practicing kindness.

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Created by Denise Schwartz and Carmela Lanza-Weil

Hosted by Denise Schwartz

Edited by Nina Bocko

Produced by Alex Audette in the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center's Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College