The lawsuits and monetary awards against drug companies, pharmacies, and drug distributors are constantly in the news. What's been pushed from the top line of the news is the ongoing destruction of so many lives due to addiction.
Opioids were involved in 80,411 overdose deaths in 2021 (75.4% of all drug overdose deaths). In 2022, 73,654 people died from a fentanyl overdose in the US, more than double the amount of deaths from three years prior in 2019.iHeartMedia Philadelphia and Recovery Centers of America have released a special episode of “Recovery 360: Conversations on Addiction and Recover.” with Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter
Melissa Etheridge.
Etheridge, who tragically lost her son Beckett in 2020 following his years-long battle with opioid addiction, joins the hosts for a thoughtful conversation on
substance abuse, mental health issues in families
and strength and resilience in the face of loss.
In episode two, Etheridge offers lessons learned after the death of her son: “Let yourself
off the hook, find peace
with the loss and look for ways to get joy and happiness back into your
life.” The newly debuted
“Recovery 360” iHeartPodcast is
dedicated to exploring pathways to treatment and recovery for
individuals struggling with addiction. The eight-episode series features
industry-leading clinical experts in addiction treatment
from Recovery Centers of America, aiming to break down stigmas and
provide real conversations about addiction and recovery.
Developed in collaboration with Recovery Centers of America, “Recovery 360: Conversations on Addiction and Recovery” is hosted by Tony Luke Jr., entrepreneur, musician, actor and mental health advocate, and iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s own Loraine Ballard Morrill. Other upcoming guests will include Recovery Centers of America’s Dr. Hyong Un, Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Peter Vernig, VP of Mental Health Services, Dr. Ashley Gardner, Corporate VP of Nursing, Pastor Jason Krall, and more.
Listeners can tune-in now to hear the special episode featuring Melissa Etheridge. New episodes will air on Mondays.
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