This week is National Recovery Week and in honor of that, we are pleased to bring you an episode where we talk about opiates and other substance abuse and addiction recovery programs for anyone that may need that help.
According to a CDC study, in the first 12-months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an estimated 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the US, an increase of more than 28% from the same period the year before.
The number of people who really need help, according to my guest Michael Brier, versus the reported number of people seeking help today and those who need it is probably 10x! There are about 2 million people currently getting help where Michael estimates the true number is about 20 million people and that's only the tip of the iceberg as we're still dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic - the isolation, masking requirements, changes in routine and more.
How we go about helping these people and identifying who really needs help is our challenge and finding new ways to help those affected by substance abuse and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help is key to helping those impacted. We need more people to know that substance abuse may be a covered benefit by medical insurance plans (you'll need to check with your particular plan for more details to ensure coverage) and know how to take advantage of these services.
If you are someone in need of help or a family member seeking help for someone, please either search for local recovery solutions or reach out to Michael at https://www.drughelp.com.
About Michael: Michael Brier is the CEO of the fastest growing addiction treatment group, Recovery Connection. He is a serial entrepreneur and a passionate social impact investor. His book “The Silent Pandemic” rocketed to #1 on the Best Seller List. Michael has been featured on numerous media and podcasts speaking on either business or healthcare matters.
Connect with Michael on Facebook, Linkedin, and on the web at https://www.drughelp.com
