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Episode 1: Prevention and Diversion – Real Stories, Real Impact

Episode 1: Prevention and Diversion – Real Stories, Real Impact

Welcome to the debut episode of The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged. In this episode, we explore Prevention and Diversion with our esteemed panelists; Angel Lash, Christina Boyd, and Jillian Anderson. This insightful discussion will uncover the personal and professional experiences shaping the landscape of opioid use treatment, prevention, and diversion programs in Nevada.

Join us as we explore:

  • Personal Reflections: How our panelists pursue work-life balance and compassion satisfaction in spaces where compassion fatigue and burnout are highest among behavioral health and healthcare professionals. Discover the unexpected events in their lives, what’s been on their minds, and what motivates them to continue their crucial work.
  • Professional Insights: Learn about their most significant moments of growth, recent self-discoveries, and go-to self-care activities. Session Highlights: Revisit the most profound takeaways from the Listening Session. Hear what stuck with our experts.
  • Connecting and Serving: Find out how professionals in prevention and diversion can connect with our panelists and what they can offer. Gain practical advice on best serving the chronically unhoused with substance use and mental health needs.
  • Educational Insights: Discover the pros and cons of evidence-based frameworks and learn more about the required training to become an opioid response professional.
  • Advanced Topics: Explore the cultural impacts of the opioid epidemic across the lifespan, the effects of polypharmacy on substance use disorders, and the role of cultural diversity in prevention and diversion efforts.

Tune in to this episode for an in-depth, heartfelt discussion that goes beyond the surface, providing you with a richer understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by those dedicated to combating the opioid crisis.

Panelists:

Angel Lash, LADC, CPC-Intern, Coordinator, Nevada 8th Judicial District Court
Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, Associate Professor of Practice, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
Jillian Anderson, MA, MFT, LADC, PMH-C, Perinatal Mental Health Program Coordinator, Quest Counseling

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Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only. Any advice offered on the podcast is an educational context and is not intended as direct medical advice, nor as a replacement for it. If you are experiencing a medical or life emergency, please call 911. If you are experiencing a crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273 – 8255.  If you are experiencing stress, and would like professional help please contact your insurance company to identify a therapist in your area or contact the organization you work for and ask about an employee assistance program.