Battling Opioids
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Drug Abuse-Opioid Forum
Battling Opioids Podcast: Drug Abuse-Opioid Forum
Battling Opioids Podcast: Drug Abuse-Opioid Forum
Friday 26th July 2019
Hear insights from a Wilkes-Barre forum on tackling opioid abuse, featuring experts and personal recovery stories.
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Battling Opioids
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Uniting for Change: Pennsylvania's Opioid Forum Insights
We're here to talk about the opioid epidemic and what all different agencies are doing to try to change what we've been seeing in the past with the fatal overdoses and just the overdoses in general.
Pennsylvania is rallying together in the fight against the opioid crisis, and this episode of the 'Voices of Resilience' podcast offers a front-row seat to a crucial educational forum held in Wilkes-Barre. Hosted by Luzerne County Councilman Matthew Vough and the South Wilkes-Barre Residents Association, the event brought together an impressive lineup of speakers dedicated to tackling the epidemic from multiple angles.
From law enforcement to recovery specialists, each speaker provided valuable perspectives on how to combat opioid abuse and support those in recovery. Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis shared the latest efforts in reducing fatal overdoses, while Steven Ross, the Drug and Alcohol Administrator for Luzerne-Wyoming County, outlined the vital services available to residents. The forum also highlighted educational initiatives, with Thomas P. Leary, President of Luzerne County Community College, discussing their certified recovery specialist program.
Personal stories added a poignant touch, as Certified Recovery Specialist Matthew Kopetchny and Cammie Anderson from the Robinson Counseling Center shared their journeys of hope and recovery. The episode underscores the importance of community involvement and collaboration in addressing this crisis. It also touches on Geisinger Health System's commitment to reducing opioid prescriptions and expanding medication-assisted treatment centers across the state. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the multifaceted approach needed to combat the opioid epidemic.