The effects of an opioid overdose are life-threatening and can be scary for friends and family members to witness. Luckily, NARCAN© Nasal Spray is available at several locations throughout Neopit and Keshena to help counteract these effects. On this episode, a local medical professional will explain what NARCAN© is and why it is important to our community.

Addiction and substance abuse are happening within our community. Loved ones, friends and neighbors are all being impacted by it. And yet, is it a problem not everyone wants to talk about.

But, when we ignore the problem, it doesn’t go away. In fact, it can grow. It’s up to us all to talk about it and do something about it – it’s the only way we begin to heal, recover and create a healthier future for everyone.

Guest: Addie Caldwell, Director of Wellness Programs for the Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center, and co-chair for the MITW Drug Addiction Intervention Team 

Drug Addiction Intervention Team Update and How community members can be involved. 

Guest: Addie Caldwell

Substance abuse and addiction can have far-reaching impacts – including the number of appointment no-shows at medical clinics. Today’s episode will discuss why being present is important 

Guest: Davey Boyd

Explaining what going through recovery for addiction is like and how it changes from person to person. 

Guest: Diane 

In this episode we discuss the terminology used for different types of drugs. 

Guest: Lydi

While we should never stop talking about the problem of substance use and its impact, now's the time for the next phase of educational outreach. That is why we're moving to the theme "Do Something". It's time for all of us to act on what we're learning, seeing and hearing. 

Stay subscribed to continue listening to what our tribe and the community is doing to combat the drug issue in our area.

The decision to seek recovery for substance abuse is an individual one. Listen to how one of our Menominee Tribal Members found their reason to seek help.

Guest: Lydi 

What is harm reduction? Does it work? 

Guest: Diane Hietpas, MAT Coordinator 

What are the signs of addiction that parents, families, friends and loved ones should look for? If they believe someone they know has a substance use problem, where should they turn for help? 

Guests: Addie Caldwell, Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center Director and Dr. Joseph Guenther, Menominee Tribal Clinic

Discussing how people can talk about Fentanyl and Opioids with children (of different ages), those currently using and those in recovery; providing some concrete examples and language. 

Guest: Davey Boyd, MAT Program Case Manager