Topics discussed in this episode
🟣Matt's story from 8 overdoses to Program Director at Flynn Recovery Community
🟣Drew's story from substance use to Executive Director of Burke Council on Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency
🟣Service work in the community
🟣Burke Recovery 58 years of clinical therapy and addiction services (2024)
🟣Adolescent prevention services
🟣Identifying gaps in local services and need for long-term treatment with detox.
🟣The inclusive Dream Team
🟣Drug Free Communities Grant (10 years)
🟣North Carolina leading the way
🟣12 sectors of the Burke Substance Abuse Network
🟣Ensuring community work continues after grant funding ends
🟣Role of overdose response teams
🟣Drew doesn't pull any punches about the addiction epidemic.
🟣Recovery ecosystems
🟣Strong opinions on the role of healthcare professionals
🟣Case management part of person-centered treatment
Addiction Podcast Guest:
Matt Hare, Program Director, Flynn Recovery Community
Drew Amburn, Executive Director, Burke Council on Alcoholism and Chemical Dependence
🔗https://burkerecovery.com
Never Use Alone 877-696-1996, your Overdose Prevention Lifeline.
Guest location: North Carolina
Addiction Podcast Host:
Chris Langley, Co-Founder | Addiction Recovery Place
🔗addictionrecoveryplace.com/podcast
