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Ep. 123 – Providing New Options with SOAR: Mayor Michael Summers, Lakewood Ohio
Ep. 123 – Providing New Options with SOAR: Mayor Michael Summers, Lakewood Ohio
Ep. 123 – Providing New Options with SOAR: Mayor Michael Summers, Lakewood Ohio
Thursday 24th August 2017
Mayor Michael Summers shares how Lakewood's SOAR program combats opioid addiction with community support and resources on Cover 2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Lakewood's Battle Against Opioids: Mayor Michael Summers' SOAR Initiative
We needed to understand why Lakewood in particular seems to be having more of these...this thing is really insidious in its implications on somebody's lifestyle.
Imagine living in a community where opioid overdoses have more than tripled in just a few years. This is the reality for Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb right outside Cleveland. In this episode of Cover 2 Resources, Greg sits down with Mayor Michael Summers to discuss how his town is fighting back against the opioid crisis with an innovative program called SOAR (Supporting Opiate Addiction Recovery).
Since 2015, Lakewood has seen a dramatic rise in opioid overdoses, and the community knew they had to act fast. Mayor Summers and his team developed SOAR to provide a comprehensive support system for those struggling with addiction. The program includes community engagement, medical resources, and emergency response services, all aimed at building awareness and support for those affected by the epidemic. Mayor Summers emphasizes that addiction should be recognized as a chronic brain disease, not a moral failing.
He advocates for continued education and awareness to help break the stigma surrounding addiction. By coming together as a community, Lakewood hopes to make a real difference in the lives of those battling opioid addiction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how local initiatives can combat the opioid crisis and provide hope for recovery.