Partners

In this episode, I focus on how people recovery communities and people who use drugs shape their own narratives around substance use, overdose, and recovery. I explore how distinctions within these communities can act as barriers to support, while emphasizing that recovery does not follow a single path. I also highlight the growing role of…

In this episode, I examine how academic research and professional networks contribute to the broader conversation surrounding substance use and overdose. I explore how research is shaped by professional norms, how lived experience is often excluded or kept private, and how knowledge moves beyond the university into practice. The episode considers how communication, collaboration, and…

In this episode, I explore how criminal legal professionals, including police, correctional staff, and judges, shape responses to substance use and overdose. I examine how everyday decisions are influenced by professional beliefs, organizational environments, and resource constraints. This episode highlights how these factors can affect overdose response, treatment access, and sentencing. It also emphasizes the…

In this episode, I examine how healthcare professionals shape patient experiences and treatment outcomes for substance use disorders. Drawing on research, I explore how provider beliefs, training, and workplace pressures influence interactions with patients, including how care is delivered and received. I also consider how these dynamics can affect access to treatment and what changes…

In this episode, I talk about how public and governmental campaigns shape perceptions of drug use and overdose. I examine how different messaging strategies, such as empathy-based storytelling, education, and fear-based approaches, impact stigma, knowledge, and behavior. I also explore how these campaigns can both challenge and reinforce inequality, and what they reveal about how…

In this episode, I examine how political actors, institutions, and public discourse shape the way we understand drugs and overdose. I explore how different narratives, such as criminalization, public health, and stigma, affect public opinion, policy decisions, and access to care. I also consider how these political frames influence real-world outcomes, including resource allocation and…

In this episode, I explore how pop culture, through movies, television, music, and social media, shapes the way we understand drug use and overdose. I highlight how these portrayals often simplify or distort reality, reinforcing stereotypes and stigma. The episode also examines how these narratives influence public opinion, policy responses, and individuals’ willingness to seek…