Knowledge is Power
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Knowledge is Power
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About this listen
Segment 1
Dr. Brad Ray is a Senior Researcher at RTI International with a PhD in Sociology and Anthropology who conducts research at the intersection of public health and public safety that is aimed at overdose prevention. His training includes multiple quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and he has been the principal investigator on grants from the National Institutes on Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institute of Justice. He has conducted numerous randomized trials, integrated large statewide datasets to identify overdose touchpoints, and studied the implementation of multiple harm reduction strategies. Dr. Ray also oversees technical assistance to state governments to implement programming at the intersection of public health and public safety systems.
Segment 2
In this conversation, Dr. Katrina "Kat" Thomas shares her personal journey through substance use and recovery, highlighting the impact of trauma and the importance of seeking help. She discusses her transition from personal struggles to a professional career in counseling and advocacy, emphasizing the evolving landscape of substance use and the need for community support. Dr. Kat addresses the stigma surrounding addiction and the misconceptions that persist, ultimately encouraging listeners to seek reliable resources and never give up hope.
Takeaways
- Fentanyl has taken over the illegal opioid market.
- The transition from heroin to fentanyl has changed drug use dynamics.
- Drug seizures can lead to increased overdose risks.
- Naloxone distribution is crucial for overdose prevention.
- Listening to people with lived experience is vital for effective interventions.
- Stigma surrounding substance use continues to be a major barrier.
- Radical empathy is essential in service work.
Chapters
00:00 Opening
01:55 Understanding Drug Trends and Overdose Data
04:58 The Role of Research in Public Health
10:03 The Impact of Drug Seizures on Overdoses
14:51 Innovative Approaches to Harm Reduction
19:55 Dispelling Myths About Substance Use
25:06 The Journey of Recovery and Resilience
30:07 Advocacy and the Power of Personal Experience
35:13 The Importance of Community Support
40:01 Looking Ahead: Future Conversations on Recovery
Hosted by Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller
Interview Segment Producer: Angela Shamblin
Personal Story Producer: Shawn P Neal
Executive Producer: Shawn P Neal
Mixed at AvoCast Studio236
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