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 In this episode of Beyond Substance, hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller explore the critical intersection of research, personal experience, and community support in addressing substance use and recovery. They engage with experts Dr. Brad Ray and Dr. Katrina "Kat" Thomas, who share insights on drug trends, the impact of overdose data, and the importance of empathy and education in combating stigma. The conversation emphasizes the need for harm reduction strategies, the role of naloxone, and the power of personal stories in fostering hope and resilience within communities.Segment 1Dr. Brad Ray is a Senior Researcher at RTI International with a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology who conducts research at the intersection of public health and public safety that is aimed at overdose prevention. His training includes multiple quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and he has been the principal investigator on grants from the National Institutes on Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Justice. He has conducted numerous randomized trials, integrated large statewide datasets to identify overdose touchpoints, and studied the implementation of multiple harm reduction strategies. Dr. Ray also oversees technical assistance to state governments to implement programming at the intersection of public health and public safety systems.Segment 2In this conversation, Dr. Katrina "Kat" Thomas shares her personal journey through substance use and recovery, highlighting the impact of trauma and the importance of seeking help. She discusses her transition from personal struggles to a professional career in counseling and advocacy, emphasizing the evolving landscape of substance use and the need for community support. Dr. Kat addresses the stigma surrounding addiction and the misconceptions that persist, ultimately encouraging listeners to seek reliable resources and never give up hope.TakeawaysFentanyl has taken over the illegal opioid market.The transition from heroin to fentanyl has changed drug use dynamics.Drug seizures can lead to increased overdose risks.Naloxone distribution is crucial for overdose prevention.Listening to people with lived experience is vital for effective interventions.Stigma surrounding substance use continues to be a major barrier.Radical empathy is essential in service work.Chapters00:00 Opening01:55 Understanding Drug Trends and Overdose Data04:58 The Role of Research in Public Health10:03 The Impact of Drug Seizures on Overdoses14:51 Innovative Approaches to Harm Reduction19:55 Dispelling Myths About Substance Use25:06 The Journey of Recovery and Resilience30:07 Advocacy and the Power of Personal Experience35:13 The Importance of Community Support40:01 Looking Ahead: Future Conversations on RecoveryHosted by Dean Babcock and Jodi MillerInterview Segment Producer: Angela ShamblinPersonal Story Producer: Shawn P NealExecutive Producer: Shawn P NealMixed at AvoCast Studio236#BeyondSubstance #SubstanceUseRecovery #HarmReduction #OpioidCrisis #NaloxoneSavesLives #FentanylAwareness #AddictionRecoveryStories #TraumaInformedCare #DrugPolicyReform #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryIsPossible #PeerSupport #OverdosePrevention #RadicalEmpathy #StigmaFreeRecovery #PublicHealthResearch #CriminalJusticeReform #LivedExperienceMatters #IndianaRecovery #CommunityHealing #ShawnPNeal #AdvoCastPodcast Information:Hosted by: Dean Babcock & Jodi MillerInterview Segment Producer: Angela ShamblinPersonal Story Producer: Shawn P NealExecutive Producer: Shawn P NealMixed at: AvoCast Studio236
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