New MSDH Podcast Episode Focuses on Opioid Addiction
JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has released the latest episode of its Health Talk MS podcast. This one focuses on opioid addiction.
In this episode, host Greg Flynn sits down with Jon Hubanks, PharmD, Director of the Opioid & Substance Use Program at MSDH. Together, they walk through the frontline battle against addiction in Mississippi. Hubanks shares the critical reality of today’s drug supply and how the Medications for Substance Use Disorder (MSUD) program is working to replace stigma with science-backed treatment. You’ll learn that recovery isn't just a "willpower" issue – it’s a medical journey that MSDH is equipped to support.
We also tackle the moment everyone hopes they never face: a suspected overdose. We break down the life-saving steps you can take in those frantic minutes and explain how Naloxone is becoming a household essential that any Mississippian can – and should – carry.
Key Take Aways
- The dangers of unregulated opioids
- How to get treatment (for you or someone you know) and other resources from MSUD (including counseling, therapy and medical supervision) https://msdh.ms.gov/opioids
- What to do when someone is having an overdose and how to get Naloxone (https://odfree.org/)
You can find the Health Talk MS podcast on the MSDH YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyMississippi, and the following platforms: Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Deezer, Jiosaavn, and Podcast Index.
The goal of the monthly podcast, produced in partnership with Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB), is to empower everyone with the tools to lead healthier lives.
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