Gianna Anderson and Ryan Deglow discuss medication for addiction treatment options for opiate abuse. Gianna is a Public Health Nurse with Kenosha County Division of Health, and Ryan is the Supervisor at Professional Services Group’s Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program/Opiate Diversion Program. Ryan can be contacted at 262-654-1004 or email, [email protected].

Dr. Michael McNett discusses the ongoing epidemic of prescription and opiate drug abuse in our country and what can be done to lead a healthy, fulfilled life. Dr. McNett is the Director for Aurora Hospital’s Department of Non-Interventional Pain Management. Please go to https://ataapodcast.com/general-resources/ for local Kenosha resources.

Julia Sherman talks about the Wisconsin alcohol culture and what local communities can do about it. Julia is the Project Coordinator for the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project. Link to the Project’s website: http://law.wisc.edu/wapp/

Floyd Asonwha discusses families coping with substance use disorders. Floyd is a retired Kenosha Unified School District counselor and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Specialist.

Guida Brown on the need for honest, real discussions about substance use disorders.