Peer Perspective Podcast

I recently joined Kyle VanBlaircom on his show, The Peer Perspective Podcast. We discussed a wide range of topics: opioids, stimulants, stigma, recovery in rural areas (links below).

Many thanks to Penny Austad, one of Kyle’s earlier guests, for introducing us! ✸


Here’s the blog post that Kyle mentioned at 4:43. Substance use is often a coping mechanism (“self medication”) for another problem. People frequently relapse because the underlying driver has not been addressed.

Addiction Treatment in Jail

I’m happy to be back at the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association annual Correctional Health Division Conference. This year, I’m presenting on withdrawal management and disease-modifying medications.

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Many thanks for Holly Compo and the organizing committee for including me in this event! ✸