Show notes
Substance use disorders are complicated. This episode includes discussions on factors that contribute to substance use, research on treatments, how substance use impacts the brain, and how we can all help reduce the stigma around this topic by talking about it more openly. The episode features Dr. Doug Ziedonis, CEO of The University of New Mexico Health System, and Dr. Katie Witkiewitz, a clinical psychologist and Director of the UNM Center on Alcohol, Substance Use, and Addiction.
Resources for anyone interested in finding support for substance use:
- Find treatment near you
- A list of resources from CASAA
- Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
Topics discussed with Dr. Doug Ziedonis:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Social Determinants of Health
- Project Echo
- New Mexico Alcohol Research Center
- UNM College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center
Topics discussed with Dr. Katie Witkiewitz: