Battling Opioids's Podcast

Dr. Drew is a practicing physician and board-certified internist and addiction medicine specialist.  The Opioid Epidemic: How Did We Get Here and What Do We Do Now? How the pandemic has changed treatment with people dealing with addiction.

Battling Opioids Podcast: Pregnant Woman with Opioid Addiction New Care and treatment are discussed. BattlingOpioids.org #opioids, #battlingopioids, #papbs    

Mindy Cronk had an opportunity to speak with Paola Giangiacomo, the host of Battling Opioids. Paola describes what you will see in Battling Opioids: Part 6 which airs on September 24 at 8 pm. Paola reflects on the previous programs and what information helps her as she raises her children. Paola also shares a personal, unexpected connection to the topic. BattlingOpioids.org

Mindy Cronk had an opportunity to speak with Paola Giangiacomo, the host of Battling Opioids. Paola describes what you will see in Battling Opioids: Part 6 which airs on September 24 at 8 pm. Paola reflects on the previous programs and what information helps her as she raises her children. Paola also shares a personal, unexpected connection to the topic. BattlingOpioids.org

Battling Opioids Host on WILK Talking about Part 5 Tonight Paola Giangiacomo on WILK's (Entercom) Frank Andrews Show, talking about Battling Opioids Part 5. Part 5: Coronavirus is now affecting all aspects of life, especially someone dealing with addiction, the change in routine could be detrimental to their recovery due to isolation and increased anxiety. Airing Thursday, April 23rd on 7 Pennsylvania Public Media stations. Check your local listings. BattlingOpioids.org Listen Live WILKNewsRadio.com

Camille Schrier, the current Miss America is raising awareness to drug safety. She sat down with Battling Opioids Mindy Cronk. Reporting: Paul Lazar, Mindy Cronk Podcast Producer: JADonnelly

Battling Opioids News: Hepatitis C Check. New US guidelines to get HempC check, due to the rise in the opioid epidemic in the last few years.Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids News Feb. 27. Purdue Pharma Rolling out a campaign to let people know you can file claims against the company over the toll of opioids. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids 1.6 Billion Settlement News Feb. 26 Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar

RX Opioids: Even When Prescribed by a Doctor Some people might think prescription opioids are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs, but the truth is they carry serious risks and side effects. Talk with your doctor about your concerns and make informed decisions about pain management together. Prescription opioids can be prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain, but can also have serious risks and side effects. Refer to the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain to minimize patient risk. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly

Battling Opioids News: Dr. Refusing to Write Perscriptions For Opioids. Reporting: Gloria Reader Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Part 4 Segments include: Blue Guardian program: Lehigh County’s Blue Guardian program pairs police with certified recovery specialists who visit individual’s within a few days of being revived by naloxone. The goal of this program is to offer support to families and to encourage those struggling with addiction to seek recovery programs. PROSPER: The PROSPER program is an early intervention program that works with children and their families to help young people avoid substance abuse and behavioral problems. Back On My Feet: Therapists and researchers agree that there are benefits of exercise, which can help individuals in recovery maintain their sobriety. Donald Davalos has struggled with substance use for more than 20 years. He recently discovered Back on My Feet, a national non-profit that serves people in recovery through organized running groups and other services. Neonatal NAS Program: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to opiate drugs while in the mother's womb. NAS is a program created to help expecting mothers that are addicted to opioids. Panelists Include: Senator Gene Yaw who represents Pennsylvania’s 23rd Senatorial District. Senator Yaw is also the Chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. Jesse Miller, Director of Drug and Alcohol Programs at Robinson Counseling Service Center of Wyoming Valley. BattlingOpioids.org

Battling Opioids News: Battling Opioids News, File Claims Against Purdue Pharma Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA   Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar

Back On My Feet: Therapists and researchers agree that there are benefits of exercise, which can help individuals in recovery maintain their sobriety. Donald Davalos has struggled with substance use for more than 20 years. He recently discovered Back on My Feet, a national non-profit that serves people in recovery through organized running groups and other services. Audio: WHYY Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain

Battling Opioids Podcast: Blue Guardian Program Blue Guardian program: Lehigh County’s Blue Guardian program pairs police with certified recovery specialists who visit individual’s within a few days of being revived by naloxone. The goal of this program is to offer support to families and to encourage those struggling with addiction to seek recovery programs. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Video: WLVT

Battling Opioids: PA Is Offering Hospitals a Deal Reporting: Paul Lazar Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Anthony Tirado has lost four family members to overdoses.  He wrote a eulogy for them and shares that with us; Anthony also describes how he deals with his loss and strives to build a different life for himself. Reporting: Mindy Cronk Podcast Producer: JADonnelly

Battling Opioids Part 4: The PROSPER program is an early intervention program that works with children and their families to help young people avoid substance abuse and behavioral problems. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids: 90% of Overdoses Are Accidental. New Report shows Overdoses Are Accidental, suicide fewer than thought. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain

Battling Opioids NEWS DECEMBER 18, Big Pharma Takes Out Money of the company. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids NEWS DECEMBER 12th Better Ways to Spot Opioids Shipped Through Mail Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar #opioids #Addiction #pain

Battling Opioids Podcast Interview: While growing up, Javier Diaz talks about how he struggled with his Father's addiction. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids NEWS DECEMBER 4TH 510,000 POT VAPE Cartridges Seized Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: Narcan Treatment, Carbon County. Is it getting better with the outreach with addiction? Is it on the street as much as before? Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

WPSU Prosper: Prevention is key when it comes to the opioid epidemic. But it doesn’t always get a lot of attention. We’ll look at how one initiative brings schools and families together to prevent problems before they happen. It pairs police officers and social workers who reach out to people who have overdosed on drugs. Reporting: Anne Danahy Courtesy WPSU Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Penn State Prosper Program Carbon County- Mindy Graver The PROSPER Project: A proven model for delivering prevention programs to communities Podcast Producer: JADonnelly #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org    

Battling Opioids Podcast: PA State Rep. Doyle Heffley. Carbon County Drug & Alcohol Awareness Expo. Narcan demonstration Mock Bedroom, Where do kids hide their drugs? Podcast Producer: JADonnelly BattlingOpioids.org/Podcasts #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org

Battling Opioids Podcast: News Oct 24 Drug Company Settlements in PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: WEEK IN REVIEW OCT 18 Impact and Cost of Opioids on the Commonwealth Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: News Oct 16 US Officials Warning Doctors about Prescriptions Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: Alternative Treatments for Addiction New Roots Recovery Center Kellie Pierce Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: News Oct 3 York County 77 deaths in PA, lawsuits and local-area ski resorts sold. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporter: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids to Address Current and New Treatments for the Opiate Crisis in Pennsylvania For almost three decades, the number of overdose deaths have continued to increase throughout the US. In 2018, deaths were down, but in Pennsylvania the commonwealth has the third-highest rate of overdose deaths in the nation.That’s why Pennsylvania Public Media bring awareness to the opioid crisis. Join us for stories from across the state including a panel discussion that focuses on the new treatments. Mobile Help: Vivitrol is a once-a-month injection that is helping those with opioid addiction to move beyond cravings to sustained recovery. Peer Support for Recovery: While we hear a lot about the staggering number of people that lose their battle with opioids on a daily basis, we hear less about the number of people who enter recovery. Music and Art Therapy are alternative forms of treatment that are now being used in recovery. Senator Gene Yaw, Raphael Barishansky 

Battling Opioids Podcast: Blood Money? WEEK IN REVIEW Sept. 20 Opioid Company files for bankruptcy, State litigation, Clean up crisis with more opioids? Blood Money? Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids Podcast: Arts and Music

*Renewing grants to address opioid addiction 59 million dollars. *PA to receive 75 Million dollars to fight opioid addiction and to pay for loans. *Naloxone provided free of charge at 95 locations across the state.  *Lawsuits Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA  

Pennsylvania Public Media Stations will soon debut “Battling Opioids, Part 3”. Chris Norton (VIA Public Media) explains how it all comes together and gives us a preview. Battling Opioids Part 3 airing September 26th. Appearing on WILK-Entercom, Special Edition with Paula Deignan-Reynolds. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: PEER SUPPORT RECOVERY While we hear a lot about the staggering number of people that lose their battle with opioids every day, we hear less about the number of people who enter recovery. For decades, this community has been somewhat anonymous. Today, those in opioid recovery are holding public events to raise awareness, creating outreach programs and most importantly - offering support to their peers. In fact, some say peer support is what keeps them in recovery. Video segment produced by: WITF Battling Opioids Part 3 Premiere September 26 on Pennsylvania Public Media. Podcast Producer: JADonnelly

Battling Opioids Podcast: News Sept 6 Reporting: Paul Lazar Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Part 3: Vivitrol Mobile Treatment Vivitrol is a once-a-month injection that is helping those with opioid addiction to move beyond cravings to sustained recovery. Although Vivitrol is proving to be an effective alternative to Methadone and Suboxone treatment, it is not yet widely available. In this story, we learn about a new program that takes Vivitrol to Pennsylvania's rural communities by way of a mobile unit. We speak with the recovering addict who began the mobile treatment program and hear from patients who are staying clean with the help of the drug. Story produced by: WQED Podcast Producer: JADonnelly Show Moderator: Paola Giangiacomo

Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 30 Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Producer: JADonnelly Reporter: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 26 Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Producer:JADonnelly Reporter: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 23 Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org Producer: JADonnelly Reporting: Paul Lazar #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast: Matthew Kopetchny Certified Recovery Specialist. Matthew talks about what helped him with his recovery. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA Host: JADonnelly

Battling Opioids Podcast: News August 8: Naloxone Saving Lives? Producer: JADonnelly Reporter: Paul Lazar Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA #Naloxone

Battling Opioids Podcast: Opioid Overdose deaths down 18% in 2018 But up for 2019?, Podcast News August 5. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org Reporting: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News August 2 Government to tighten policy on covering opioid pain killers starting this fall.   Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org Reporting: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids Podcast: Podcast News July 31 State and Local Government battling to distribute money from settlements. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org Reporting: Paul Lazar

Battling Opioids Podcast: The South Wilkes-Barre Residents Association and Luzerne County Councilman Matthew Vough will co-sponsor an opioid and drug abuse educational forum Wednesday. Speakers include Vough and his father, county Judge Michael Vough. Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis and county drug and alcohol program administrator Steven Ross will also speak, as will citizen activist Greg Griffin and Heather Jones, coordinator of human services for Luzerne County Community College. Steve Ross Drug & Alcohol Treatment  Administrator Luzerne, Wyoming County Administrator Thomas P. Leary President,  Luzerne County Community College Matthew Kopetchny, New Roots, Certified Recovery Specialist Cammie Anderson and the Robison Counseling Center    

Battling Opioids Podcast: US Overdose Deaths Decline New Report Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA

Battling Opioids Podcast Interview: Javier Diaz Talks About his Fathers Struggle with Addiction. Recovery starts with a call, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit battlingopioids.org   #battlingopioids #opioids #Addiction #pain #drugs #healthcare #opioidaddiction #OpioidCrisis #PA