Statewide Initiatives Combatting Substance Use Disorder

Season 2 of the Beyond Substance podcast focuses on substance use disorder and its impact across the state of Indiana. The first episode features Jay Chaudhary, the Director of Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Doug Huntsinger, the Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement and Chairman of the Indiana Commission to Combat Substance Use Disorder. They discuss the state's efforts in combating substance use disorder and the progress made so far. In this episode, Sean McDonough shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and not giving up, as well as finding connection with others who have experienced recovery. The conversation also highlights the resources available in Indiana, such as the Indiana Recovery Network and the Shatterproof Treatment Atlas, which provide support and information for individuals seeking addiction treatment. The episode also introduces Angela Shamblin, who will be doing the data segment of the podcast. The conversation covers topics such as the implementation of the 988 crisis hotline, the state's treatment infrastructure, and initiatives in different counties to address substance use disorder.Resources:https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988https://www.vibrant.org/988/https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/update-on-988-in-indiana/https://988indiana.org/https://talk.crisisnow.com/learningcommunity/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Season 2: Substance Use Disorder in Indiana06:23 The Role of State Agencies in Addressing Substance Use Disorder09:14 Challenges and Progress in Substance Use Disorder Treatment16:53 The Implementation of the 988 Crisis Hotline22:00 Building a Treatment Infrastructure: Treatment Atlas25:18 County Initiatives and Collaborations to Address Substance Use Disorder28:39 Introduction and Sean McDonough's Personal Journey34:01 The Importance of Seeking Help and Not Giving Up39:31 Finding Connection and Support in Recovery49:42 Resources for Addiction Treatment in Indiana52:54 Reaching Out for Help: Accessible Treatment and Services in IndianaPodcast Information:Hosted by: Dean Babcock & Jodi MillerExecutive Producer: Shawn P NealAudio Engineer: Shawn P NealMixed at: AdvoCast Studio236