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Rural America's Opioid Crisis: The Fight for Better Treatment & Recovery
Rural America is facing a hidden crisis—the opioid epidemic is hitting harder than ever, yet these communities often lack access to essential care. 🚨
In this episode of Equal Dose, we dive deep into the challenges of substance use treatment in rural areas, where overdose rates are 45% higher than in cities.
🔎 Why is treatment failing rural communities?
💬 What role does peer recovery support play?
🤝 How can programs like PRISM and ARTEMIS bridge the gap?
Joining us:
📢 Dr. Sarah Kattakuhzy, Director of ARTEMIS, CESAR, University of Maryland, explains how healthcare needs to evolve to better support those struggling with polysubstance use.https://cesar.umd.edu/
📢 Dwayne Dean, a Peer Recovery Specialist, University of Maryland, with 11 years in recovery, shares his powerful personal story—from battling addiction to becoming a lifeline for others seeking recovery.https://www.gmhaddictionlab.org/ddean
Why does this matter? Because peers make recovery possible in ways clinical professionals alone cannot. People struggling with addiction need more than medication—they need trust, community, and someone who truly understands their journey.
🚨 This is more than just a crisis—it’s a public health issue that demands real solutions.
#EqualDosePodcast #OpioidCrisis #RuralHealth #PeerSupport #AddictionRecovery #HealthEquity #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to Equal Dose Podcast
00:04 – Understanding Rural Health & Health Equity
00:31 – The Opioid Epidemic in Rural America: Why It’s Different
01:12 – Introducing Dr. Sarah Kattakuhzy & Dwayne Dean
02:01 – ARTEMIS & PRISM: Transforming Addiction Recovery
04:45 – The Role of Peer Recovery Specialists in Substance Use Treatment
07:56 – What Is Polysubstance Use & Why Is It More Dangerous?
09:15 – Barriers to Healthcare in Rural America (Provider Shortages, Transportation, Telehealth Gaps)
12:35 – The Critical Need for Harm Reduction in Addiction Treatment
15:02 – Changing the Stigma Around Addiction & Drug Use
18:27 – How Peer Recovery Specialists Build Trust & Save Lives
21:34 – Why Rural Communities Struggle More with Substance Use Care
25:50 – The Future of Addiction Care: What Needs to Change?
28:45 – How the Patient Advisory Committee is Reshaping Research
31:12 – Final Thoughts & The Path Forward
32:00 – Next on Equal Dose: Preventing Violence in Communities
32:15 – Like & Subscribe to Support Health Equity Conversations
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By WebsEdgeRural America is facing a hidden crisis—the opioid epidemic is hitting harder than ever, yet these communities often lack access to essential care. 🚨
In this episode of Equal Dose, we dive deep into the challenges of substance use treatment in rural areas, where overdose rates are 45% higher than in cities.
🔎 Why is treatment failing rural communities?
💬 What role does peer recovery support play?
🤝 How can programs like PRISM and ARTEMIS bridge the gap?
Joining us:
📢 Dr. Sarah Kattakuhzy, Director of ARTEMIS, CESAR, University of Maryland, explains how healthcare needs to evolve to better support those struggling with polysubstance use.https://cesar.umd.edu/
📢 Dwayne Dean, a Peer Recovery Specialist, University of Maryland, with 11 years in recovery, shares his powerful personal story—from battling addiction to becoming a lifeline for others seeking recovery.https://www.gmhaddictionlab.org/ddean
Why does this matter? Because peers make recovery possible in ways clinical professionals alone cannot. People struggling with addiction need more than medication—they need trust, community, and someone who truly understands their journey.
🚨 This is more than just a crisis—it’s a public health issue that demands real solutions.
#EqualDosePodcast #OpioidCrisis #RuralHealth #PeerSupport #AddictionRecovery #HealthEquity #SubstanceUse #HarmReduction
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to Equal Dose Podcast
00:04 – Understanding Rural Health & Health Equity
00:31 – The Opioid Epidemic in Rural America: Why It’s Different
01:12 – Introducing Dr. Sarah Kattakuhzy & Dwayne Dean
02:01 – ARTEMIS & PRISM: Transforming Addiction Recovery
04:45 – The Role of Peer Recovery Specialists in Substance Use Treatment
07:56 – What Is Polysubstance Use & Why Is It More Dangerous?
09:15 – Barriers to Healthcare in Rural America (Provider Shortages, Transportation, Telehealth Gaps)
12:35 – The Critical Need for Harm Reduction in Addiction Treatment
15:02 – Changing the Stigma Around Addiction & Drug Use
18:27 – How Peer Recovery Specialists Build Trust & Save Lives
21:34 – Why Rural Communities Struggle More with Substance Use Care
25:50 – The Future of Addiction Care: What Needs to Change?
28:45 – How the Patient Advisory Committee is Reshaping Research
31:12 – Final Thoughts & The Path Forward
32:00 – Next on Equal Dose: Preventing Violence in Communities
32:15 – Like & Subscribe to Support Health Equity Conversations