Beyond Substance

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will be learning about Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI) and how this organization is working to improve mental health care for Hoosiers through advocacy efforts. Guests: Stephen McCaffrey earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis , and been with Mental H...

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will be learning about dual diagnosis also known as co-occurring conditions, which is the diagnosis of both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. This can be tricky to navigate since the symptoms of one can often worsen the other condition, but comprehensive treatment is available. Check out the episode to learn more. Guests: Andy Chambers...

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will hear from two people who are working daily to combat health inequities by promoting public health and wellness. Guests: Virginia A. Caine, MD is the Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Marion County Public Health Department. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine Infectious Diseases Division. She served...

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will hear from two inspirational women who each lost a son to a drug overdose event. Justin and Alfie have channeled their pain into helping people with substance use disorder and their families resulting in additional programs, resources, and advocacy. Guests: Justin Phillips, MA and White House Champion of Change for Advocacy, Prevention and Treatment is t...

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will focus on what harm reduction efforts look like in Marion County. Hosted By Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller Guests: Madison Weintraut is the Assistant Administrator of Infectious Disease at Marion County Public Health Department. Madison’s passion for the intersect of hepatitis C and substance use disorder placed her at the forefront of efforts to establish...

For this episode of Beyond Substance we will focus on substance use disorder in adolescent populations and hear about one family's journey to recovery. Guests: Chris and Sarah Platt share their family's journey of a father and daughter relationship dealing with the challenges of substance use disorder in adolescence. Dr. Zachary Adams is a clinical psychologist and works for Indiana University Sch...

Guests: Kimberly Sharp RN – Director of Pain Management with Community Health Network. Kimberly works within her organization and with groups such as the Indianapolis Patient Safety Coalition on improving pain management care as it intersects with the disease of substance use disorder. She passionately advocates for people who are stigmatized because of their disease in hopes that one day they can...

On this episode, we take a look at the intersection of the judicial system and substance use disorder. Guests: Judge David Certo was appointed to the Marion Superior Court in 2007. He is currently assigned to a busy criminal court and hears low level felony and misdemeanor cases. He also leads the Indianapolis Veterans Court. Judge Certo regularly teaches other judges and lawyers about mental illn...

Guests: Dr. Tyler Stepsis, Eskenazi Health Emergency Department Dee Oliphant, RN, Eskenazi Health Emergency Department Diane Buxton, Midwestern Regional Coordinator Contractor for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones For this episode of Beyond Substance we are focusing our attention on those people who work on the frontline helping persons with substance use disorder in an emergency department setting....

This is part 1 of 2 of a series called "On the Front Line". For this episode of Beyond Substance we are focusing our attention on those people who work on the frontline helping people with substance use disorder in the community. We will be featuring interviews with Shane Hardwick and Cynthia Schwomeyer. In this episode we will move even closer to the real action that is happening here in Marion C...

The fact is, overdoses have increased. In today’s episode, we're going to take a look at two sides of the same coin and what substance use and overdose look like from those who are working in the field and what we experience when we are personally affected by substance use. GUESTS: Dr. Dan O’Donnell is the Chief of the Indianapolis Emergency Medical Service, an Associate Clinical Professor at the...