When does it stop being a party and start becoming a problem? Is there a way to steer clear of addiction?

Every Wednesday, Mike McGowan explores substance use disorders with expert guests.

Episodes

Life Jackets Come in Every Size

October 7, 2020 - 28 minutes

David Galbis-Reig, MD, talks about treatment options and recovery from Substance Use Disorders. Dr. Galbis-Reig is the Medical Director of Addiction Services at Ascension Wisconsin All Saints and the President of the Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine. He is passionate about providing education and treatment resources to decrease prescription drug abuse and the burden of addiction to opioids in Racine and Kenosha Counties in Wisconsin.

Out of the Darkness

September 30, 2020 - 18 minutes

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].

Make the Pain Go Away

September 23, 2020 - 22 minutes

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.

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99 Bottles of Beer Everywhere

September 16, 2020 - 21 minutes

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/

Changing Direction, Families, and Substance Abuse

September 8, 2020 - 19 minutes

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.

Real discussions about substance use disorders

August 27, 2020 - 18 minutes

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