Gridiron to Guardian: Student Athlete Inspires Change at His Alma Mater
Mike Heuerman's football career at the University of Notre Dame took a heavy toll on his body. He needed surgery to repair the labrum in his hip and the torn muscles in his lower abdomen. But, as is o...
7 Sep 202217min
Can We End the Epidemic? The History of Opioids and New Clinical Developments
How did prescription opioids become a gateway to heroin and fentanyl? When did opioids become the gold standard for pain management, and why did regulation take so long? Chief Medical Officer, Alta De...
24 Aug 202217min
How Do We Contain the Fentanyl Crisis? A Panel of Experts Weighs In
Host William C. Moyers speaks with four of his brilliant colleagues about the state of the fentanyl epidemic. Now linked to 70 percent of overdose deaths, the drug is appearing in non-opioids like ben...
10 Aug 202222min
The Battle against Burnout: How to Rediscover Your Joy and Passion
Burnout and compassion fatigue reached a fever pitch during the pandemic, but these problems have existed forever: caregivers and service providers get exhausted, then the beauty of their work—caring ...
26 Jul 202217min
Where Is the Justice in the System? Helping Incarcerated Women Who Face Addiction
Do we want to help incarcerated women, many of whom are locked up for non-violent crimes, or should we let them fend for themselves? Dr. Stephanie Covington has spent decades trying to help these wome...
13 Jul 202218min
Addiction in the Workplace: Creating a Culture Where Employees Feel Safe
Addiction doesn't discriminate based on income or employment. Employees in any work setting can be affected by the disease, and the culture of the workplace will either encourage treatment and recover...
15 Jun 202217min
An Inside Look: Training the Next Generation of Addiction Counselors
Dr. Kevin Doyle, the President and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, joins host William C. Moyers to talk about the evolution of academia and the changing landscape ...
8 Jun 202218min
The Journey Back to Self: How to Feel Okay Despite a Loved One's Addiction
Is it possible to find peace and happiness when a loved one is addicted? Twenty years ago, prized author Beverly Conyers would have said "no." She thought acceptance meant giving up, and she would hav...
1 Jun 202217min
