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Anusha interviews Ryan Seubarran, a former student at Greenville Tech Charter HS and a current student at Presbyterian College, on his past legislative efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Topics discussed include the pros and cons of harm reduction practices (the distribution of naloxone and suboxone).

Anusha interviews Arianna Lauper, an intern at the Coroner's Office. Topics discussed: the complexities of the law enforcement field, the intersection of law enforcement and addiction, and the importance of education in the addiction field.

Anusha interviews Lana Abunijem, an intern at Mental Health America. Topics discussed: the services Mental Health America provides, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, the role of addiction in mental health, and the harmful impacts of the stigmas surrounding mental health and addiction.

Anusha interviews Natalia and Shahd, two high school students currently shadowing various healthcare professionals. Topics discussed: first-hand observations of addiction, the prescribing process of pain medication, the lack of communication between physicians and patients, and potential alternatives to pain medication.

Anusha interviews Brandi Simmons, her mentor as well as the DFC Grant Coordinator and Senior Prevention Specialist at the Phoenix Center, about the journey to becoming a prevention specialist, the current challenges of the addiction prevention field today, and the potential challenges the addiction prevention field will face in the future.

Anusha interviews Michael McLain, Local Provider Relations Director at the Phoenix Center on his career journey and unique experience with the opioid epidemic. Topics discussed include the accessibility of the Phoenix Center, the current status of the opioid epidemic in Greenville, and potential legislative solutions to the opioid epidemic.

Anusha interviews Shelton England, Deputy Coroner at the Greenville County Coroner's Office on his career journey and unique experience with the opioid epidemic. Topics discussed include common opioids, the role of education, and legislative conflicts within the opioid epidemic. (TW: explicit details of suicide and death)

Anusha interviews Jessica Owens, the Adult Services Director at the Phoenix Center, on her journey and unique experience with the opioid epidemic. Topics discussed include the root causes and impacts of the epidemic, the adult treatment sector of the Phoenix Center, and harm-reduction practices.

Anusha interviews Detective David Owens, a detective in the Greenville County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit, on his journey and unique experience with the opioid epidemic.

Anusha interviews Dr. Kevin Walker, an anesthesiologist and the medical director for pain medicine at Prisma Health, on his career journey and unique experience with the opioid epidemic.