Episode #186 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Amy Ronshausen and Drug Free America FoundationEpisode #186 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Amy Ronshausen and Drug Free America Foundation
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Amy Ronshausen is the Executive Director of both Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. and Save Our Society From Drugs (S.O.S.), national nonprofit organizations that work prevent substance abuse, increase access to evidence-based treatment, and promote sustained recovery. Mrs. Ronshausen has dedicated most of her adult life to the work of drug demand reduction. In her sixteen years with Drug Free America Foundation and S.O.S, she has assisted in coordinating successful grassroots advocacy campaigns to promote sound drug policy, analyzed and tracked state and federal drug policy legislation, and trained prevention professionals at local, national and international conferences. Mrs. Ronshausen regularly testifies on issues related to drug demand reduction on the local and global stage. Prior to coming to DFAF, Mrs. Ronshausen spent three years as a program specialist with the Pinellas County Adult Drug Court, working under four judges. While in drug court, Mrs. Ronshausen linked defendants with treatment providers and monitored their progress through the criminal justice system. Mrs. Ronshausen started her work in drug prevention with Operation PAR, where she started off as a call specialist in their access center and then worked as a juvenile certified GAIN assessor. She also worked as a juvenile counselor for PAR’s Adolescent Recovery Intervention Services and the Juvenile Enhancement Treatment Services and is trained in Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mrs. Ronshausen volunteers as the Executive Director for the Florida Coalition Alliance, representing over 30 community anti-drug coalitions. She chairs the Marijuana Task Force as part of the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, and serves on the Pinellas County Opioid Task Force. Mrs. Ronshausen serves on the board of Informed Families, is an advisory board member for the Foundation for a Drug Free World, a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and a master trainer for the Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC). After being reelected in 2022, Mrs. Ronshausen serves as International President of the World Federation Against Drugs, a multilateral community of non-governmental organizations and individuals. In 2023, Ms. Ronshausen was appointed by Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, to serve as a member of the Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement. Mrs. Ronshausen received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from University of South Florida. MarijuanaKnowTheTruth.org
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Global Perspectives on Drug Policies with Amy Ronshausen
Episode Overview
- Amy Ronshausen shares her extensive experience in drug demand reduction.
- Discussion on the impact of opioids and marijuana on communities.
- Insights into global drug policies and their effectiveness.
- Successful initiatives in Florida leading to a decrease in opioid overdose deaths.
- Innovative strategies for promoting sustained recovery and preventing substance abuse.
“We know that one of the dispensaries here in town, True Leave, has already put 30 million into this ballot initiative just by themselves”
In this episode of High Truths on Drugs and Addiction, Dr. Roneet Lev hosts Amy Ronshausen, the Executive Director of Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. and Save Our Society From Drugs (S.O.S.). Amy has dedicated over sixteen years to drug demand reduction, working on grassroots advocacy campaigns and training prevention professionals globally. She shares her extensive experience and insights on drug policies, both nationally and internationally.
Amy discusses the significant impact of opioids, marijuana, and other substances on communities, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat these issues through evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies. The conversation touches on the global state of drug use, comparing policies in different countries and their effectiveness. Amy also shares personal anecdotes from her work in Florida, including successful initiatives that have led to a decrease in opioid overdose deaths.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of drug policies and the efforts being made to promote sustained recovery and prevent substance abuse. Tune in to hear Amy's inspiring journey and learn about the innovative strategies being implemented to address drug addiction worldwide.
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