This episode represents the series finale for the Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together podcast.

Host Heather Major looks back and reflects on the podcast series, and features impactful clips from a number of guests over the past 6 years.

On this episode, you will learn the origin story of the podcast and how its purpose of destigmatizing the disease of addiction and helping to reduce the social stigma of the disease, came to life.

The episode concludes with a few key takeaways, a call to action to continue the conversation and what is next in terms of podcasting from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation.

Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation.

Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website to learn how we are collaborating to address this crisis: www.ibxfoundation.org.

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Disclaimers

The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and should not replace advice from a medical provider when making healthcare decisions. This podcast contains opinionated content and may not reflect the opinions of any organizations this podcast is affiliated with. Nothing discussed in this podcast shall constitute or should be construed as endorsement by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation or Independence Blue Cross, LLC of any product or service discussed herein. We will discuss opioid use and opioid treatment, which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid addiction, please visit ibxfoundation.org/SYK.