Health centered innovations in addiction recovery represent a shift toward treating substance use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one. These approaches prioritize compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term healing, strengthens families, and promotes overall well-being.
On the EFG Podcast
Episode 82
In this deeply moving and ultimately uplifting episode, Christina Dent sits down with Pattie Vargas, a mother who has lived through the heartbreak of losing a son to overdose and the joy of watching her daughter find lasting recovery.
Episode 81
Mississippi’s State Health Officer, Dr. Dan Edney, joins Christina to talk about what’s working in the fight against overdose deaths—from naloxone saturation to expanding free access to MAT through local health departments. They dive into harm reduction, stigma, and why saving lives comes first.
Episode 80
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Carr McClain, a seasoned cardiovascular surgeon who has seen the human toll of failed drug policy in the ER as well as the OR. He helps us connect the dots between drug policy and the health of everyday people who pay the price.
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