Addiction and Recovery

Our latest Tell Us Where It Hurts podcast confronts the crisis of substance use and addiction, and the importance of recovery. The discussion includes COVID isolation and its impact on Hoosiers with substance use disorder, addiction stigma and seeking treatment, and how the opioid crisis affects local communities.“State Museum Highlights Opioid Crisis While Overdoses Soar.” WFYI Indianapolis. GuestsDouglas Huntsinger, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement, Office of Governor Eric J. HolcombRobin Parsons, Director of Clinical Services, Fairbanks Hospital Talking Points2:00 - Drug abuse stats in Indiana, Marion County, local communities.2:50 - Fentanyl increase in fatal overdoses.3:30 - COVID and the fentanyl distribution connection.5:05 - Opioid crisis from a state perspective during COVID.6:30 - Substance abuse disorder: A disease of isolation.7:00 - What areas are most impacted?8:13 - Programs to help move people into treatment.9:52 - Stigma and the difficulty it presents for families seeking treatment.12:36 - Effects of substance abuse/addiction on statewide communities.14:25 - Substance abuse and HIV outbreak, syringe service programs.16:00 - Infant mortality rates and helping mothers with addiction. 20:28 - How can people get help?