Brandon Drake
Brandon Drake
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Thursday 25th January 2018
Brandon Drake shares real stories and actionable solutions for the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment access, and evidence-based policies.
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5 minutes
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Brandon Drake
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Categories:
Policy & Advocacy
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Financial Health in Recovery
Holistic Health Innovations
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Get the buttons here!Tackling the Opioid Crisis: Real Stories and Solutions
We need to start looking at evidence-based prevention practices with these kids, because this is just a sign of things to come.
Brandon Drake dives into the latest news on the opioid epidemic in this eye-opening episode of Harm Reduction Radio. He starts with a heart-wrenching story from Bloomington, Indiana, where Monroe County deputies used Narcan to save a one-year-old girl from an overdose. This incident underscores the urgent need for effective prevention programs in schools and highlights the life-saving potential of evidence-based addiction treatments.
Brandon argues that peer-to-peer mentorship and prevention programs might be more impactful than the old 'just say no' approach. He also sheds light on the troubling rise in HIV cases in Lawrence County, linked to the closure of needle exchanges in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky. This surge serves as a stark reminder of the importance of harm reduction measures.
Additionally, Brandon discusses the launch of an opioid commission in Monroe County, an initiative aimed at tackling the crisis head-on with a diverse group of experts and community members. Throughout the episode, Brandon emphasizes the need for increased access to treatment and more psychiatrists in underserved areas. He calls for policies grounded in research rather than ideology, offering listeners practical steps to combat addiction and support recovery.
Whether you're personally affected by addiction or just looking to understand the issue better, this episode provides valuable insights and real-world solutions.