Geoff Kane
Geoff Kane, MD, MPH
Episode 6: Everyone Has a Role In Prevention
Episode 6: Everyone Has a Role In Prevention
Episode 6: Everyone Has a Role In Prevention
Wednesday 6th March 2024
Robin Rieske shares her 30 years of experience in substance use prevention, discussing community support, harm reduction, and the importance of delaying use.
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Episode Overview
- Delaying substance use among adolescents is crucial for long-term health.
- Community support plays a vital role in prevention efforts.
- Harm reduction strategies like Narcan distribution save lives.
- Comprehensive approaches to prevention include skill-building and education.
- Relationships are key to successful prevention, treatment, and recovery.
The bottom line is prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction. It's all about relationships. And relationships can get messy.
In this episode of 'Beyond the Two Pillars of Recovery', Geoff Kane and Erin Wessel chat with Robin Rieske, a seasoned prevention specialist from Southern Vermont. Robin's extensive 30-year career in substance use prevention has given her a wealth of knowledge and experience, which she shares in this engaging conversation. They dive into the importance of delaying substance use among adolescents, the role of community support, and the challenges of reducing harmful social determinants of health.
Robin discusses her early work in outdoor education and how it evolved into a focus on prevention, highlighting the need for comprehensive approaches that include skill-building and education around substances. The episode also touches on harm reduction strategies, such as distributing Narcan and fentanyl test strips, to save lives and provide second chances. Geoff, Erin, and Robin explore the interconnectedness of prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction, emphasising that it's all about relationships and community support.
Robin's anecdotes and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in substance use prevention and recovery. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community member, you'll find valuable insights and inspiration in this conversation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Robin's decades of experience and passion for making a difference.