Anusha Ghosh
Anusha Ghosh
A Talk About The Addiction Prevention Field (featuring Brandi Simmons)
A Talk About The Addiction Prevention Field (featuring Brandi Simmons)
A Talk About The Addiction Prevention Field (featuring Brandi Simmons)
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Anusha Ghosh interviews Brandi Simmons on her journey and challenges in addiction prevention, emphasizing strategy evaluation and public health advancements.
29 minutes
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Anusha Ghosh
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Body & Mind
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Brandi Simmons: Navigating the Complexities of Addiction Prevention
We're out in the community trying to prevent substance use and we work with any type of person organization in the community. Honestly, like you know, my time here has definitely pushed me into the drug prevention field.
What does it take to make a real difference in the field of addiction prevention? In this engaging episode of 'One Story', host Anusha Ghosh sits down with Brandi Simmons, her mentor and a seasoned expert in the field. Brandi, who serves as the DFC Grant Coordinator and Senior Prevention Specialist at The Phoenix Center, shares her journey from starting out to becoming a leading figure in addiction prevention.
Through their conversation, you'll gain a deep understanding of the current hurdles faced by professionals in this vital area, as well as the challenges looming on the horizon. Brandi opens up about her personal experiences and the lessons she's learned while working tirelessly to curb substance abuse in her community. She emphasizes the need for continuous evaluation of prevention strategies to ensure they remain effective and relevant.
Additionally, she highlights valuable resources available to prevention specialists, such as the CDC and SAMHSA websites, and discusses how public health advancements are reshaping the field. This episode is packed with insights that are not only informative but also inspiring for anyone involved in or interested in addiction prevention. Tune in to hear Brandi's story and learn how you can contribute to making a positive impact.