Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: The importance of 'connectedness' within communities of all demographics (Dr. Latika Davis-Jones)

Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joins our host Heather Major for episode 4 of Someone You Know.   This episode was recorded in September 2025, National Recovery Month. In this episode, we discuss:  ●      How Dr. Davis-Jones is leading the charge in elevating the power of recovery in Pennsylvania. ●      The resource implementations the state is making to showcase that recovery is possible, and that there is hope. ●      The importance of connectedness within communities of all demographics. ●      And, the statewide engagement tour Dr. Davis-Jones is currently on To learn more about the Life Unites Us campaign, visit www.LifeUnitesUs.com.  For 24/7 access to the Pennsylvania Get Help Now hotline, that phone number is 1-800-662-HELP.   Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website to learn how we are collaborating to address this crisis: www.ibxfoundation.org. TM 2025 Someone You Know®. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimers The information contained in this podcast is solely for informational purposes and should not replace advice from a medical provider when making healthcare decisions. This podcast contains opinionated content and may not reflect the opinions of any organizations this podcast is affiliated with. Nothing discussed in this podcast shall constitute or should be construed as endorsement by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation or Independence Blue Cross, LLC of any product or service discussed herein. We will discuss opioid use and opioid treatment, which may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is suffering from opioid addiction, please visit ibxfoundation.org/SYK.