Dr. Roneet Lev
Dr. Roneet Lev
215. Heroin(E) Star and Activist | Jan Rader
215. Heroin(E) Star and Activist | Jan Rader
215. Heroin(E) Star and Activist | Jan Rader
Monday 3rd February 2025
Jan Rader, star of 'Heroin(e)', shares her journey from fire chief to drug epidemic advocate with Dr. Roneet Lev on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'.
46 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Dr. Roneet Lev
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Body & Mind
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
219 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!From Fire Chief to Advocate: Jan Rader's Battle Against the Opioid Crisis
Episode Overview
- Jan Rader's journey from firefighter to advocate.
- The role of naloxone in preventing overdose deaths.
- Educating faith leaders to support addiction recovery.
- Challenges faced by women in male-dominated professions.
- Importance of community collaboration in combating drug abuse.
Advocacy is a big part of all three of those professions, and I certainly don't take it lightly.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a career in firefighting into a mission to combat the drug epidemic? Meet Jan Rader, the first female fire chief in West Virginia and a star of the Netflix special 'Heroin(e)'. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev chats with Jan about her journey from the Huntington Fire Department to becoming an influential advocate against drug abuse.
Jan shares her experiences, challenges, and the innovative solutions she's implemented to tackle the opioid crisis in her community. From carrying naloxone to save lives to educating faith leaders on addiction, Jan's story is both inspiring and eye-opening. This conversation delves into the heart of advocacy, highlighting how determination and community collaboration can make a real difference. If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and practical advice on fighting addiction, this episode is a must-listen.