Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West

In this episode of Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West, our hosts are joined by PARCKA's Director, Adam J. Gordon, MD MPH FACP DFASAM, to learn about this journey to addiction medicine and his efforts in making more equitable spaces in healthcare, research, and beyond. This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PA...

In this episode of Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West , we are joined by Jake Magel, PT, PhD, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, to talk about the role of Physical Therapists in addressing the opioid epidemic. This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The mission of PARCKA is to promote and provide addiction relate...

In this episode, we celebrate the first ten episodes of Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West! After reflecting on the last ten weeks, our hosts take it to the halls to hear from others and collect their thoughts on the podcast and what they'd like to see in the future! This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARC...

It's our 10th episode! In this episode, we are joined by Shauna Filion, the exclusive care coordinator for the SUPeRAD (Substance Use & Pregnancy, Recovery, Addiction, and Dependence) clinic at University of Utah Health. We chat with Shauna about the importance of sharing one's own story with others and showing up authentically and passionately. This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Progra...

Today we are joined by Michael Incze, MD, MSEd, a primary care physician with University of Utah Health, to chat about collaborative care, balancing patient care and research while practicing self-care, and combatting stigma through education. This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The mission of PARCKA is to promote a...

In this episode, we are joined by Clinical Research Coordinator Elysha Cash as we explore the messiness and joy of human research. We also kick off Pride Month 2024 and what it means to have queer identities in the research space. This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA)⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The mission of PARCKA is to promote and provide addi...

In today's episode, we chat with Dr. Ajay Manhapra, the Section Chief of Pain Medicine at the Hampton VA Medical Center, about his experience with collaborative care models, specifically transdisciplinary and biopsychosocial care models. We also talk with Dr. Manhapra about his work as an addictionologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠⁠Program of Addict...

In this episode of Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West, Mitch and Priscilla are joined by the AAPA 2024 PA of the Year, Jasmin Charles, MPAS, PA-C, to talk about the root of the word "drug," and what it means to all of us. "2024 PA of the Year is Dedicated to Providing Care in Addiction and Maternal Fetal Medicine" This podcast comes from the ⁠⁠Program of Addic...

In this episode of " Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West ," our hosts Priscilla Blosser, RN and Mitchell Garets, MSW are joined by Katie Kinsey, LCSW to learn more about Motivational Interviewing and why it's so effective in addressing substance use disorders. This podcast comes from the ⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA)⁠...

In this episode of " Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West ," we talk with Grace Broussard, MPH, SSW, about some of the complexities of alcohol and opioid co-use. This podcast comes from the ⁠Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA)⁠ . The mission of PARCKA is to promote and provide addiction related research, clinical care, knowledge...

We do love to gab! In this episode of “ Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West ,” Mitchell Garets, MSW, is joined by Ashley White, CMHC, as they explore the power of being person-first in all aspects of research and substance use disorder care. This podcast comes from the Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) . The mission of PARCKA is to promote...

In this episode of " Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West ," our hosts are joined by Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator, Grace Humiston, CCRC. Grace shares her background in using harm reduction and meeting people where they're at, both in research and life. This podcast comes from the Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) . The...

In our debut episode of " Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West ," join us as we start sparking meaningful conversations and fostering understanding in an often polarizing and misunderstood topic. Hosts Priscilla Blosser, RN, and Mitchell Garets, MSW, introduce themselves, what brought them to this work, and give hints on all that’s to come! This podcast comes from the Pro...

The first three episodes of “ Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West ” will be available to listen to on May 1, 2024. Thank you for joining us, taking a listen, and joining in the conversation!