Networks of support
Opioid use and dependency can be isolating. Having a robust network of community support is vital, both for those currently struggling and those in recovery. Creating spaces that meet people where they are and provide practical tools and resources ...
Countermeasures · Emergent BioSolutions
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Show Notes
Opioid use and dependency can be isolating. Having a robust network of community support is vital, both for those currently struggling and those in recovery. Creating spaces that meet people where they are and provide practical tools and resources without judgment is an important part of addressing this crisis.
In this episode, you will hear from professionals working in this space about the importance of these programs, how stigma continues to create barriers, and what more needs to be done.
Guests:
Amanda Scott, MPH, CHES, Prevention Services Director at Detroit Recovery Project
Amanda Lick, Director, Community Health Solutions at Emergent
Resources:
To learn more about what Emergent is doing to combat the opioid epidemic, visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com