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Ep 1: Addressing the Worst Substance Use Crisis in Modern History with Carol Hopkins
Ep 1: Addressing the Worst Substance Use Crisis in Modern History with Carol Hopkins
Ep 1: Addressing the Worst Substance Use Crisis in Modern History with Carol Hopkins
Tuesday 19th October 2021
Join Dr. Carol Hopkins as she discusses the substance use crisis in Indigenous communities, highlighting cultural practices and community-based solutions.
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Get the buttons here!Carol Hopkins on Tackling the Substance Use Crisis in Indigenous Communities
We're in the midst of a substance-use-related public health crisis. Carol has spent More Than Years working in the field of first nations addictions and mental health, with a special focus on the use of traditional knowledge and healing.
Imagine living in a community where the opioid and methamphetamine crisis feels like an unstoppable wave. In the debut episode of 'Mino Bimaadiziwin', host Sherry Huff sits down with Dr. Carol Hopkins, CEO of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, to discuss this very reality. 'Mino Bimaadiziwin', meaning 'living the good life' in Anishinabe, sets the tone for a podcast series that fearlessly addresses Indigenous addictions and mental health issues.
Carol brings over 25 years of experience in First Nations addictions and mental health to the table, focusing on how traditional knowledge and healing can play a pivotal role in recovery. She sheds light on how historical traumas, like residential schools, have exacerbated substance use problems and how contemporary issues such as housing shortages continue to compound these challenges. Carol doesn't just highlight problems; she champions solutions rooted in community-based services and cultural practices.
She emphasizes the need for conversations centered on health and support rather than judgment and shame. One significant point Carol makes is the difficulty in accessing naloxone in First Nations communities, which is crucial for reversing opioid overdoses. She also discusses the opioid and methamphetamine survey, a tool designed to help communities share their stories with public health authorities, aiming for better-informed and more inclusive public health initiatives.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the depth of the substance use crisis in Indigenous communities and learning about the culturally sensitive approaches that can make a difference.