Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW, F-GSA, FT, APHSW-C joins us in this poignant episode to discuss the grief of overdose death. We review how loss isolates those involved including healthcare workers. Dr. Supiano expertly walks us through this process. This is a can't miss episode hosted by Paula Cook, MD and Darlene Petersen, MD. 

http://grasphelp.org/ GRASP is Grief Recovery After Substance Abuse Passing, a national resource founded to provide sources of help, compassion and understanding for those whose loved one died from substance abuse or addiction. They also provide online and in person support groups throughout the country.

http://www.overdoseday.com/ International Overdose Awareness Day is an annual global event to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug related deaths. Acknowledging the grief felt by families and friends, Overdose Day spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose is preventable.

http://www.survivorresources.org/ Restoring Hope, Reclaiming Life is their focus. Survivors Resources is a non-profit organization that offers support groups, crisis response, grief counseling and other services for families of victims of death due to homicide, suicide, accidental overdose or violent deaths.

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No explicit language but this podcast discusses the abuse and treatment of legal and illegal drugs and may not be appropriate for all listeners.