Opioids Part 4: Breaking the stigma of addiction in the faith community (with Rev. Paul Bennett)

In part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett. Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea. This episode has it all!Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps: 01:57 - Intro - Sen. Rand Paul: America's worst doctor?16:12 - New neighbors16:49 - Interview with Rev. Paul Bennett50:37 - Impossible Beef with Big John Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us Fan MailSupport the show