27. April- Empath, Alcohol, Meth, Toxic Relationships, Peer Support
April- She grew up with big emotions and a lot of feelings in a home where this wasn't freely accepted, and with a significant family change in her teenage years, April found love in many external and...
17 Aug 20231h 10min
26. Justin- Childhood Trauma, SUD, Felonies, Recovery, Helping Others
Justin's Story: Justin had, for all intents and purposes, a good childhood, however, events that occurred prior to his active memories resurfaced, leading him down the path of substance use disorder(s...
15 Aug 20231h 2min
25. Ralph Pt. 2- Whatever You Put Before Your Recovery You Will Eventually Lose
Ralph, Part 2. When we left off, Ralph had left prison, met some new friends and started school at The School of Urban Missions. There he met his wife and made the choice to leave New Orleans and move...
12 Aug 20231h 11min
24. Adolescence and Substance Use- Things to Know as They Go Back to School
As the beginning of another school year is upon us, it is important to be aware of what is actually going on in the lives of adolescence. Teachers, coaches and others at the schools have a unique oppo...
10 Aug 202354min
23. The Rest of Josh's Story- From Opioids to Meth and Nearly Dying 6 Times
Josh shares the rest of his active use story. At the end of episode 4, we left off with Josh in treatment for the second time for his opioid use disorder. This also coincided with the end of his marri...
8 Aug 20231h 8min
22. Dr Sara Polley- Cannabis and Youth. Everything you NEED to Know
Cannabis, whether it is legalized recreationally or not in your area, is a widely used substance among adolescents and young adults. Often touted as "it's natural so it's safe" leads many to believe i...
5 Aug 202358min
21. Mike- Parent, Friend, Mentor, Inspiration
Mike is many things to many people. He is the father of a child with substance use disorder (s) who had to learn to navigate this very unpaved and isolated path, he is a friend to other parents who fo...
3 Aug 20231h 5min
20. Eddie Krumpotich- National Harm Reduction Coalition- New Paraphernalia, Residue, Syringe and Drug Testing Law Effective 8.1.23
August 1, 2023 is a pivotal date for Harm Reduction in Minnesota. Drug Paraphernalia, and the residue, will no longer be arrestable offenses. Pharmacists are also no longer limited in the number of cl...
1 Aug 202351min
