Ep. 55: Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary Marylou SuddersEp. 55: Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary Marylou Sudders
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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders join...
40:00•13 Apr 2015
Governor Baker and Secretary Sudders Tackle the Opioid Crisis in Massachusetts
“It's a public health, actually epidemic from my perspective, and so government has a really important role to define it, to confine it and to really address it in a multi, multi pronged way and to bring in other players, so commercial insurers, schools, criminal justice and the like.”
Ever wondered how top officials are addressing the opioid crisis in Massachusetts? In this episode of Right Turn Radio, hosts Jon Cohan, Abby Dean, and Woody Giessmann sit down with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. They share their multi-faceted approach to combating this devastating epidemic. From ensuring treatment is available on demand to collaborating with prescribers to change their practices, they cover a lot of ground.
They also discuss the importance of enhancing the prescription monitoring program to prevent misuse. Throughout the conversation, personal stories of addiction highlight that it’s an illness, not a character flaw. This episode offers a mix of hope, education, and support for anyone affected by addiction. Dive into the details of how Massachusetts is fighting back against the opioid crisis.
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