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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: The importance of 'connectedness' within communities of all demographics (Dr. Latika Davis-Jones)
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: The importance of 'connectedness' within communities of all demographics (Dr. Latika Davis-Jones)
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: The importance of 'connectedness' within communities of all demographics (Dr. Latika Davis-Jones)
Tuesday 28th October 2025
Dr. Latika Davis-Jones discusses community connectedness and innovative solutions for opioid recovery in Pennsylvania.
36 minutes
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Episode Overview
- Community connectedness is vital for successful recovery.
- Innovative solutions like telehealth are crucial for rural areas.
- Reducing stigma is essential to encourage individuals to seek help.
- Stakeholder engagement helps improve recovery services.
- Recovery hubs provide key resources and support.
"We are truly elevating the power of recovery, and we're doing that in a meaningful way."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this compelling episode, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs for Pennsylvania, shares her insights on the opioid crisis and the transformative power of community connectedness. Recorded during National Recovery Month, the episode explores Dr. Davis-Jones' career journey from the private to the public sector and her commitment to enhancing recovery resources across Pennsylvania.
She highlights the significance of connectedness in communities, emphasising that recovery is possible when people have access to the right support systems. Dr. Davis-Jones is on a statewide engagement tour, visiting various counties to gather feedback directly from individuals with lived experiences, providers, and legislators. Her dedication to addressing challenges, such as access to treatment in rural areas and improving communication channels, is evident as she discusses innovative solutions like mobile treatment and telehealth.
The episode also touches on the importance of reducing stigma and fostering recovery-friendly environments in educational institutions. Dr. Davis-Jones passionately describes initiatives like recovery hubs and collegiate recovery programmes, which aim to create supportive spaces for individuals in recovery. With a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, this episode offers hope and practical insights for anyone affected by the opioid crisis. How can communities come together to support recovery efforts?
Listen to find out.