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E31: Is there really an opioid crisis? With NSC’s CEO Debbie Hersman.
Episode Sponsor:
This week’s episode was brought to you by the WOW-We Care Charity who will be helping us to spread addiction awareness statewide!
We could not continue this life saving work if it wasn’t for their support!
Who is Debbie Hersman?
Deborah Hersman is president and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
Prior to joining the National Safety Council, Ms. Hersman served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board from 2009 - 2014. Ms. Hersman was first appointed as an NTSB board member by President Bush in 2004 and was reappointed to two additional five-year terms by President Obama in 2009 and 2013. Among her many initiatives as chairman, Ms. Hersman focused attention and actions on distracted driving, child passenger safety and helping victims and their families. Ms. Hersman responded on-scene to more than 25 major transportation crashes, chaired scores of NTSB hearings, forums and events and regularly testified before Congress.
Ms. Hersman was a senior advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from 1999-2004. She served as staff director and senior legislative aide to West Virginia Congressman Bob Wise from 1992-1999. Her efforts contributed to the passage of milestone bills such as the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, and the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.
Ms. Hersman holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and international studies from Virginia Tech, and a Master's of Science degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University. She also earned her Advanced Safety Certificate.
Check out Debbie on Twitter
Episode Notes:
•22,000 die every year from opioids. 1 person every 24 minutes.
•Over 20 million people are struggling with addiction today.
•Every 4 minutes someone dies from drugs and or alcohol related issues.
•Only 1 out of every 10 people has access to treatment.
•1 in 3 people is affected by addiction or mental illness today.
•90% of the people who struggle with a substance use disorder today started before the age of 18.
Do you know somebody that may need help from addiction or mental illness?
We want to help those who are suffering from addiction and mental health disorders by providing you some of the best know resources mentioned in weekly episodes and listed below.
If this is an emergency or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911).
OTHER MENTIONS
•Learn more by visiting StopEverydayKillers.nsc.org
•Substance Use Cost Calculator for Employers – real costs of substance use in your workforce.
•Visit the National Safety Council
•Rise Together events and gear @ www.weallrisetogether.org
This week we encourage you to get involved in your community or by supporting us online. In order to make long lasting change, people need to start dedicating their time and resources to the cause’s they most care about.
Episode Call to Action:
SHARE YOUR STORY with us and speak about the issues you most care about.
Rise Together to help break the silence around bullying, self-harm, suicide, drugs & alcohol!
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Rise & Grind episodes now available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, via our blog/feed, and on WHBY. You can also catch shows via our social media channels like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
This week’s episode was brought to you by the WOW-We Care Charity who will be helping us to spread addiction awareness statewide!
We could not continue this life saving work if it wasn’t for their support!
Who is Debbie Hersman?
Deborah Hersman is president and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
Prior to joining the National Safety Council, Ms. Hersman served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board from 2009 - 2014. Ms. Hersman was first appointed as an NTSB board member by President Bush in 2004 and was reappointed to two additional five-year terms by President Obama in 2009 and 2013. Among her many initiatives as chairman, Ms. Hersman focused attention and actions on distracted driving, child passenger safety and helping victims and their families. Ms. Hersman responded on-scene to more than 25 major transportation crashes, chaired scores of NTSB hearings, forums and events and regularly testified before Congress.
Ms. Hersman was a senior advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from 1999-2004. She served as staff director and senior legislative aide to West Virginia Congressman Bob Wise from 1992-1999. Her efforts contributed to the passage of milestone bills such as the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, and the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.
Ms. Hersman holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and international studies from Virginia Tech, and a Master's of Science degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University. She also earned her Advanced Safety Certificate.
Check out Debbie on Twitter
Episode Notes:
•22,000 die every year from opioids. 1 person every 24 minutes.
•Over 20 million people are struggling with addiction today.
•Every 4 minutes someone dies from drugs and or alcohol related issues.
•Only 1 out of every 10 people has access to treatment.
•1 in 3 people is affected by addiction or mental illness today.
•90% of the people who struggle with a substance use disorder today started before the age of 18.
Do you know somebody that may need help from addiction or mental illness?
We want to help those who are suffering from addiction and mental health disorders by providing you some of the best know resources mentioned in weekly episodes and listed below.
If this is an emergency or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911).
OTHER MENTIONS
•Learn more by visiting StopEverydayKillers.nsc.org
•Substance Use Cost Calculator for Employers – real costs of substance use in your workforce.
•Visit the National Safety Council
•Rise Together events and gear @ www.weallrisetogether.org
This week we encourage you to get involved in your community or by supporting us online. In order to make long lasting change, people need to start dedicating their time and resources to the cause’s they most care about.
Episode Call to Action:
SHARE YOUR STORY with us and speak about the issues you most care about.
Rise Together to help break the silence around bullying, self-harm, suicide, drugs & alcohol!
Join the Rise Together Nation When You
TEXT THE WORD “RISE” TO 44144
Rise & Grind episodes now available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, via our blog/feed, and on WHBY. You can also catch shows via our social media channels like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
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This week’s episode was brought to you by the WOW-We Care Charity who will be helping us to spread addiction awareness statewide!
We could not continue this life saving work if it wasn’t for their support!
Who is Debbie Hersman?
Deborah Hersman is president and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
Prior to joining the National Safety Council, Ms. Hersman served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board from 2009 - 2014. Ms. Hersman was first appointed as an NTSB board member by President Bush in 2004 and was reappointed to two additional five-year terms by President Obama in 2009 and 2013. Among her many initiatives as chairman, Ms. Hersman focused attention and actions on distracted driving, child passenger safety and helping victims and their families. Ms. Hersman responded on-scene to more than 25 major transportation crashes, chaired scores of NTSB hearings, forums and events and regularly testified before Congress.
Ms. Hersman was a senior advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from 1999-2004. She served as staff director and senior legislative aide to West Virginia Congressman Bob Wise from 1992-1999. Her efforts contributed to the passage of milestone bills such as the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, and the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.
Ms. Hersman holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and international studies from Virginia Tech, and a Master's of Science degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University. She also earned her Advanced Safety Certificate.
Check out Debbie on Twitter
Episode Notes:
•22,000 die every year from opioids. 1 person every 24 minutes.
•Over 20 million people are struggling with addiction today.
•Every 4 minutes someone dies from drugs and or alcohol related issues.
•Only 1 out of every 10 people has access to treatment.
•1 in 3 people is affected by addiction or mental illness today.
•90% of the people who struggle with a substance use disorder today started before the age of 18.
Do you know somebody that may need help from addiction or mental illness?
We want to help those who are suffering from addiction and mental health disorders by providing you some of the best know resources mentioned in weekly episodes and listed below.
If this is an emergency or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911).
OTHER MENTIONS
•Learn more by visiting StopEverydayKillers.nsc.org
•Substance Use Cost Calculator for Employers – real costs of substance use in your workforce.
•Visit the National Safety Council
•Rise Together events and gear @ www.weallrisetogether.org
This week we encourage you to get involved in your community or by supporting us online. In order to make long lasting change, people need to start dedicating their time and resources to the cause’s they most care about.
Episode Call to Action:
SHARE YOUR STORY with us and speak about the issues you most care about.
Rise Together to help break the silence around bullying, self-harm, suicide, drugs & alcohol!
Join the Rise Together Nation When You
TEXT THE WORD “RISE” TO 44144
Rise & Grind episodes now available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, via our blog/feed, and on WHBY. You can also catch shows via our social media channels like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
This week’s episode was brought to you by the WOW-We Care Charity who will be helping us to spread addiction awareness statewide!
We could not continue this life saving work if it wasn’t for their support!
Who is Debbie Hersman?
Deborah Hersman is president and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
Prior to joining the National Safety Council, Ms. Hersman served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board from 2009 - 2014. Ms. Hersman was first appointed as an NTSB board member by President Bush in 2004 and was reappointed to two additional five-year terms by President Obama in 2009 and 2013. Among her many initiatives as chairman, Ms. Hersman focused attention and actions on distracted driving, child passenger safety and helping victims and their families. Ms. Hersman responded on-scene to more than 25 major transportation crashes, chaired scores of NTSB hearings, forums and events and regularly testified before Congress.
Ms. Hersman was a senior advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation from 1999-2004. She served as staff director and senior legislative aide to West Virginia Congressman Bob Wise from 1992-1999. Her efforts contributed to the passage of milestone bills such as the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act, Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999, and the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.
Ms. Hersman holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and international studies from Virginia Tech, and a Master's of Science degree in conflict analysis and resolution from George Mason University. She also earned her Advanced Safety Certificate.
Check out Debbie on Twitter
Episode Notes:
•22,000 die every year from opioids. 1 person every 24 minutes.
•Over 20 million people are struggling with addiction today.
•Every 4 minutes someone dies from drugs and or alcohol related issues.
•Only 1 out of every 10 people has access to treatment.
•1 in 3 people is affected by addiction or mental illness today.
•90% of the people who struggle with a substance use disorder today started before the age of 18.
Do you know somebody that may need help from addiction or mental illness?
We want to help those who are suffering from addiction and mental health disorders by providing you some of the best know resources mentioned in weekly episodes and listed below.
If this is an emergency or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911).
OTHER MENTIONS
•Learn more by visiting StopEverydayKillers.nsc.org
•Substance Use Cost Calculator for Employers – real costs of substance use in your workforce.
•Visit the National Safety Council
•Rise Together events and gear @ www.weallrisetogether.org
This week we encourage you to get involved in your community or by supporting us online. In order to make long lasting change, people need to start dedicating their time and resources to the cause’s they most care about.
Episode Call to Action:
SHARE YOUR STORY with us and speak about the issues you most care about.
Rise Together to help break the silence around bullying, self-harm, suicide, drugs & alcohol!
Join the Rise Together Nation When You
TEXT THE WORD “RISE” TO 44144
Rise & Grind episodes now available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, via our blog/feed, and on WHBY. You can also catch shows via our social media channels like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.