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:

The UNM Center on Substance Use, Alcohol, and Addiction
Motivational interviewing
Research on the health impact of alcohol consumption

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