Battling Opioids's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Battling Opioids
Pennsylvania has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the nation. Every day, thousands of Pennsylvanians mothers and fathers, children, neighbors struggle to overcome addiction. Rural and urban, rich and poor, the opioid crisis affects all of us.
Neither people nor communities can fight this battle alone. Public media has unique potential to connect Pennsylvanians across boundaries, and, in an unprecedented collaboration, we are doing just that. Our local reporting and programming have covered the opioid crisis for years—but now we are uniting to show you how Pennsylvanians statewide are confronting the epidemic of heroin and prescription opioid abuse. We are increasing awareness and empathy to reduce the stigma around opioid use, aid prevention, and help people find treatment.
Pennsylvania Public Media stations WHYY (Philadelphia), WITF (Harrisburg), WLVT/PBS39 (Greater Lehigh Valley), WPSU (State College), WQED (Pittsburgh), WQLN (Northwestern Pennsylvania), and WVIA (Northeastern Pennsylvania) are collaborating to produce educational programming that focuses on the opioid crisis and its impact.
Dr. Drew is a practicing physician and board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist.
The Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here and What Do We Do Now? How the pandemic has changed treatment with people dealing with addiction.
Battling Opioids Podcast: Pregnant Woman with Opioid Addiction New Care and treatment are discussed. BattlingOpioids.org
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Mindy Cronk had an opportunity to speak with Paola Giangiacomo, the host of Battling Opioids. Paola describes what you will see in Battling Opioids: Part 6 which airs on September 24 at 8 pm. Paola reflects on the previous programs and what information helps her as she raises her children. Paola also shares a personal, unexpected connection to the topic. BattlingOpioids.org
Battling Opioids Host on WILK Talking about Part 5 Tonight
Paola Giangiacomo on WILK's (Entercom) Frank Andrews Show, talking about Battling Opioids Part 5.
Part 5: Coronavirus is now affecting all aspects of life, especially someone dealing with addiction, the change in routine could be detrimental to their recovery due to isolation and increased anxiety.
Airing Thursday, April 23rd on 7 Pennsylvania Public Media stations. Check your local listings. BattlingOpioids.org
Listen Live WILKNewsRadio.com
Camille Schrier, the current Miss America is raising awareness to drug safety. She sat down with Battling Opioids Mindy Cronk.
Reporting: Paul Lazar, Mindy Cronk
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Battling Opioids News: Hepatitis C Check. New US guidelines to get HempC check, due to the rise in the opioid epidemic in the last few years.Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
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Battling Opioids News Feb. 27. Purdue Pharma Rolling out a campaign to let people know you can file claims against the company over the toll of opioids.
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
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Battling Opioids 1.6 Billion Settlement News Feb. 26
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar
RX Opioids: Even When Prescribed by a Doctor
Some people might think prescription opioids are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs, but the truth is they carry serious risks and side effects. Talk with your doctor about your concerns and make informed decisions about pain management together.
Prescription opioids can be prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain, but can also have serious risks and side effects. Refer to the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain to minimize patient risk.
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
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Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Battling Opioids News: Dr. Refusing to Write Perscriptions For Opioids.
Reporting: Gloria Reader
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Battling Opioids Part 4
Segments include:
Blue Guardian program: Lehigh County’s Blue Guardian program pairs police with certified recovery specialists who visit individual’s within a few days of being revived by naloxone. The goal of this program is to offer support to families and to encourage those struggling with addiction to seek recovery programs.
PROSPER: The PROSPER program is an early intervention program that works with children and their families to help young people avoid substance abuse and behavioral problems.
Back On My Feet: Therapists and researchers agree that there are benefits of exercise, which can help individuals in recovery maintain their sobriety. Donald Davalos has struggled with substance use for more than 20 years. He recently discovered Back on My Feet, a national non-profit that serves people in recovery through organized running groups and other services.
Neonatal NAS Program: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to opiate drugs while in the mother's womb. NAS is a program created to help expecting mothers that are addicted to opioids.
Panelists Include:
Senator Gene Yaw who represents Pennsylvania’s 23rd Senatorial District.
Senator Yaw is also the Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.
Jesse Miller, Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Robinson Counseling Service Center of Wyoming Valley.
BattlingOpioids.org
Battling Opioids News: Battling Opioids News, File Claims Against Purdue Pharma
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar
Back On My Feet: Therapists and researchers agree that there are benefits of exercise, which can help individuals in recovery maintain their sobriety. Donald Davalos has struggled with substance use for more than 20 years. He recently discovered Back on My Feet, a national non-profit that serves people in recovery through organized running groups and other services. Audio: WHYY
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Blue Guardian Program Blue Guardian program: Lehigh County’s Blue Guardian program pairs police with certified recovery specialists who visit individual’s within a few days of being revived by naloxone. The goal of this program is to offer support to families and to encourage those struggling with addiction to seek recovery programs.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Video: WLVT
Battling Opioids: PA Is Offering Hospitals a Deal
Reporting: Paul Lazar
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Anthony Tirado has lost four family members to overdoses. He wrote a eulogy for them and shares that with us; Anthony also describes how he deals with his loss and strives to build a different life for himself. Reporting: Mindy Cronk Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Battling Opioids Part 4: The PROSPER program is an early intervention program that works with children and their families to help young people avoid substance abuse and behavioral problems.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
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Battling Opioids: 90% of Overdoses Are Accidental.
New Report shows Overdoses Are Accidental, suicide fewer than thought.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids NEWS DECEMBER 18, Big Pharma Takes Out Money of the company.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids NEWS DECEMBER 12th
Better Ways to Spot Opioids Shipped Through Mail
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast Interview: While growing up, Javier Diaz talks about how he struggled with his Father's addiction.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Battling Opioids NEWS DECEMBER 4TH
510,000 POT VAPE Cartridges Seized
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Narcan Treatment, Carbon County.
Is it getting better with the outreach with addiction?
Is it on the street as much as before?
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WPSU Prosper: Prevention is key when it comes to the opioid epidemic. But it doesn’t always get a lot of attention. We’ll look at how one initiative brings schools and families together to prevent problems before they happen. It pairs police officers and social workers who reach out to people who have overdosed on drugs.
Reporting: Anne Danahy
Courtesy WPSU
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Penn State Prosper Program Carbon County- Mindy Graver
The PROSPER Project: A proven model for delivering prevention programs to communities
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
Battling Opioids Podcast: PA State Rep. Doyle Heffley. Carbon County Drug & Alcohol Awareness Expo.
Narcan demonstration
Mock Bedroom, Where do kids hide their drugs?
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
BattlingOpioids.org/Podcasts
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Battling Opioids Podcast: News Oct 24
Drug Company Settlements in PA
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast: WEEK IN REVIEW OCT 18
Impact and Cost of Opioids on the Commonwealth
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast: News Oct 16
US Officials Warning Doctors about Prescriptions
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Alternative Treatments for Addiction
New Roots Recovery Center
Kellie Pierce
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Battling Opioids Podcast: News Oct 3
York County 77 deaths in PA, lawsuits and local-area ski resorts sold.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporter: Paul Lazar
Battling Opioids to Address Current and
New Treatments for the Opiate Crisis in Pennsylvania
For almost three decades, the number of overdose deaths have continued to increase throughout the US. In 2018, deaths were down, but in Pennsylvania the commonwealth has the third-highest rate of overdose deaths in the nation.That’s why Pennsylvania Public Media bring awareness to the opioid crisis. Join us for stories from across the state including a panel discussion that focuses on the new treatments.
Mobile Help: Vivitrol is a once-a-month injection that is helping those with opioid addiction to move beyond cravings to sustained recovery. Peer Support for Recovery: While we hear a lot about the staggering number of people that lose their battle with opioids on a daily basis, we hear less about the number of people who enter recovery.
Music and Art Therapy are alternative forms of treatment that are now being used in recovery.
Senator Gene Yaw, Raphael Barishansky
Battling Opioids Podcast: Blood Money? WEEK IN REVIEW Sept. 20
Opioid Company files for bankruptcy, State litigation, Clean up crisis with more opioids? Blood Money?
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
*Renewing grants to address opioid addiction 59 million dollars.
*PA to receive 75 Million dollars to fight opioid addiction and to pay for loans.
*Naloxone provided free of charge at 95 locations across the state.
*Lawsuits
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Pennsylvania Public Media Stations will soon debut “Battling Opioids, Part 3”. Chris Norton (VIA Public Media) explains how it all comes together and gives us a preview. Battling Opioids Part 3 airing September 26th.
Appearing on WILK-Entercom, Special Edition with Paula Deignan-Reynolds.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Battling Opioids Podcast: PEER SUPPORT RECOVERY
While we hear a lot about the staggering number of people that lose their battle with opioids every day, we hear less about the number of people who enter recovery. For decades, this community has been somewhat anonymous. Today, those in opioid recovery are holding public events to raise awareness, creating outreach programs and most importantly - offering support to their peers. In fact, some say peer support is what keeps them in recovery.
Video segment produced by: WITF
Battling Opioids Part 3 Premiere September 26 on Pennsylvania Public Media.
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Battling Opioids Podcast: News Sept 6
Reporting: Paul Lazar
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
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Battling Opioids Part 3: Vivitrol Mobile Treatment
Vivitrol is a once-a-month injection that is helping those with opioid addiction to move beyond cravings to sustained recovery. Although Vivitrol is proving to be an effective alternative to Methadone and Suboxone treatment, it is not yet widely available. In this story, we learn about a new program that takes Vivitrol to Pennsylvania's rural communities by way of a mobile unit. We speak with the recovering addict who began the mobile treatment program and hear from patients who are staying clean with the help of the drug.
Story produced by: WQED
Podcast Producer: JADonnelly
Show Moderator: Paola Giangiacomo
Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 30
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Producer: JADonnelly
Reporter: Paul Lazar
Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 26
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Producer:JADonnelly
Reporter: Paul Lazar
Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 23
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Producer: JADonnelly
Reporting: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Matthew Kopetchny Certified Recovery Specialist. Matthew talks about what helped him with his recovery.
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Host: JADonnelly
Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 8: Naloxone Saving Lives?
Producer: JADonnelly
Reporter: Paul Lazar
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Opioid Overdose deaths down 18% in 2018 But up for 2019?, Podcast News August 5.
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Reporting: Paul Lazar
Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News August 2
Government to tighten policy on covering opioid pain killers starting this fall.
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Reporting: Paul Lazar
Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News July 31
State and Local Government battling to distribute money from settlements.
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Reporting: Paul Lazar
Battling Opioids Podcast:
The South Wilkes-Barre Residents Association and Luzerne County Councilman Matthew Vough will co-sponsor an opioid and drug abuse educational forum Wednesday.
Speakers include Vough and his father, county Judge Michael Vough.
Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis and county drug and alcohol program administrator Steven Ross will also speak, as will citizen activist Greg Griffin and Heather Jones, coordinator of human services for Luzerne County Community College.
Steve Ross Drug & Alcohol Treatment Administrator Luzerne, Wyoming County Administrator
Thomas P. Leary President, Luzerne County Community College
Matthew Kopetchny, New Roots, Certified Recovery Specialist Cammie Anderson and the Robison Counseling Center
Battling Opioids Podcast: US Overdose Deaths Decline New Report
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Battling Opioids Podcast Interview: Javier Diaz Talks About his Fathers Struggle with Addiction.
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- Community Leaders and Legislators Talk About Battling Opioids
Cari Kozicki, VP of Strategy, Creative Services PBS 39
Nicole Harrell Public Relations & Promotions Manager PBS 39
Peter G. Schweyer is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Senator Mario M. Scavello State Senator for Pennsylvania’s 40th Senatorial District, representing portions of Monroe and Northampton Counties.
Robert Freeman Pennsylvania House of Representatives
* Correspondent: JADonnelly
Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 16, 2019
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Recovery High School
In September 2019, the nation's first faith-based recovery high school opened in Bethlehem, PA. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
WLVT/PBS39
Jerry Stropnicky is a co-founder of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble in Bloomsburg, PA, http://www.bte.org/ . Jerry has also been involved with community storytelling and helping people create art from their stories, including a project in Harlan County, Kentucky with a community dealing with the opioid epidemic. You can learn more about the Harlan County, KY project here: https://www.ket.org/muse/higherground/
Reporter: Mindy Cronk
Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 10, Researchers using Brain Scan for Opioid Addiction.
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Dr. Bruce talks about how Suboxone can help with opioid addiction. (courtesy: Adam Carolla Show)
Dr. Bruce Sigurd Heischober s a Board certified medical doctor specializing in emergency and internal medicine, and adolescent medicine. He has published several works on substance abuse, and is a radio and podcast personality, best known for his appearances on Loveline.
(courtesy: Adam Carolla Show)
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Universities Utilize Federal Grant To Look Into Opioid Use in Appalachia.
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Jessy Miller Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Cammie Anderson Prevention Coordinator. Cammie has been helping students, faculty, and families dealing with substance use disorders.
Jessy Miller Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Robinson Counseling / Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
Reporting; JADonnelly
We spoke with John Auerbach, the CEO of Trust for America's Health, about a report the organization released last week. The report describes a dramatic increase in the number of deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and suicide between 2007-2017 for Millennials. The report also addresses possible reasons for the increase as well as offering evidence-based recommendations. The report can be found on Trust for America's Health website: www.tfah.org
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Show Part 2
In Battling Opioids Part 2, Pennsylvania Public Media focuses on the impact of the opioid crisis on PA’s children, families and young adults. In the Battling Opioids project, Pennsylvania’s Public Media stations are coming together to produce educational programming that focuses on the opioid crisis and its effects, to share resources, and to convene community conversations. The first statewide Battling Opioids broadcast aired September 2018.
Part 2 aired April 11, 2019 on WHYY, WITF, PBS39, WPSU, WQED, WQLN, and WVIA.
Watch the Part 2 documentary and our individual stories below. Learn about the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania, its effects, and the people fighting to save their loved ones and communities.
Help increase awareness and reduce stigma in your hometown by joining or hosting a community conversation.
Battling Opioids Podcast: Medical Marijuana News June 14, 2019
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News June 12, 2019
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Opioids in Rural Pennsylvania
Living in the isolated rural counties of Pennsylvania poses unique challenges to those seeking treatment for opioid addiction. In Susquehanna County, Barnes Kasson Hospital and the community action agency Trehab are working to make recovery treatment more effective for those who chose that path.
Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
Battling Opioids Podcast: Rise, Fall, Believe- Alexis Johnson
Prescribed pain medication after a serious car accident, Alexis Johnson struggled with years of addiction, multiple overdoses, self-harm & jail sentences. Today, after 3 years in recovery, she's a successful model & motivational speaker with a message that spreads hope to those who have fallen on hard times. #PABattlingOpioids
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Lauren Holly Interview.
Pennsylvania native, actress Lauren Holly's latest role is on the Netflix show "Designated Survivor". On the show, her character becomes addicted to opioids so Lauren researched the opioid epidemic in order to portray the character as realistically as possible. Listen as she talks about the show, what she learned, and how she talks with her children about substance abuse.
Dan Albert’s addiction took off when his former girlfriend became pregnant with their daughter. He remembers taking opioid medication while she was in labor and being so high that he could barely hold his daughter when she was born.
Battling Opioids Podcast: Interview Barbara Durkin
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Battling Opioids Podcast: Interview Superintendent Karen Voigt Moutain View School District. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
Battling Opioids Podcast: Interview Superintendent Karen Voigt Moutain View School District. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is planning to apply for another year of funding to help people living with opioid addiction. The first year's funds -- from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- has totaled almost $56 million dollars.
Drug and Alcohol Secretary Jennifer Smith says housing and medication assisted treatment have topped the list for spending. Smith says people need help with the basics: Employment, transportation and housing.
Battling Opioids Podcast Episode 1
Pennsylvania has one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the nation. Every day, thousands of Pennsylvanians—mothers and fathers, children, neighbors—struggle to overcome addiction. Rural and urban, rich and poor, the opioid crisis affects all of us.
Neither people nor communities can fight this battle alone. Public media has unique potential to connect Pennsylvanians across boundaries, and, in an unprecedented collaboration, we are doing just that. Our local reporting and programming have covered the opioid crisis for years—but now we are uniting to show you how Pennsylvanians statewide are confronting the epidemic of heroin and prescription opioid abuse. We are increasing awareness and empathy to reduce the stigma around opioid use, aid prevention, and help people find treatment.
Pennsylvania Public Media stations WHYY (Philadelphia), WITF (Harrisburg), WLVT/PBS39 (Greater Lehigh Valley), WPSU (State College), WQED (Pittsburgh), WQLN (Northwestern Pennsylvania), and WVIA (Northeastern Pennsylvania) are collaborating to produce educational programming that focuses on the opioid crisis and its impact. Watch videos produced by each station and keep up with our reporting.
As the opioid crisis worsens, more parents are being jailed, overdosing or dying. That’s putting more children into the foster system -- and there aren't enough foster parents to go around. "The trauma to children is profound," says Kimberly Rogers, of Washington County Children and Youth Services. In Western PA, Cetina and Troy Hendal have taken in seven foster children whose birth parents are struggling with substance use disorder--and just recently adopted two of them. "If we can change a few lives and stop the cycle, then we've done something," says Troy. Cetina agrees. "Despite all the noise and the chaos, we're a family." Pennsylvania's Public Media stations are coming together to share resources, convene community conversations, and produce educational programming that focuses on the opioid crisis and its impact. Learn more at www.BattlingOpioids.org. For help with opioid use disorder, visit www.pa.gov/opioids or call 1-800-662-HELP.
Battling Opioids Podcast: Substance Abuse Public Meeting MaryAnn WarrenMaryAnn Warren, Susquehanna Co., PA Commissioner
Battling Opioids: Maryann Warren Susquehanna County Commissioner.
Public Meeting Susquehanna County
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Battling Opioids News May 16, 2019
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