A New PATH: Treating Addiction as a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue

Gretchen Burns Bergman, Executive Director of A New PATH, and Elon Burns, OD Prevention Specialist and Drug and Alcohol Counselor, discuss treating addiction as a public health issue, reducing the stigma of addiction and expanding access to naloxone/Narcan to save lives.  Bergman and Burns offer San Diego business and civic leaders insight into substance use disorders, workforce impact and effective community partnerships. Listen Where You Live!About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/