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    Heart of the Matter

    Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas is a production from Partnership to End Addiction. Heart of the Matter is an interview series that gives guests the opportunity to share their personal, candid stories about addiction. This podcast offers a space to open up about addiction, substance use and mental health, to share the ways in which people are shifting their narrative – in their own relationships and across communities – to support the cause of ending addiction in our country.

    Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction’s helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Get one on one support by texting JOIN to 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help or STOP to opt out.

    Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from the following link. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion. https://drugfree.org/article/shouldnt-use-word-addict/

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    Dopesick Author Beth Macy on the opioid epidemic and reporting from rural America Dec 15, 2020
    Show notes

    Since journalist and author, Beth Macy published her New York Times bestseller Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America in 2018, an additional 100,000 people have died in the U.S. due to opioid overdoses. Beth Macy is an incredible writer and champion for those who do not have a voice. Together, Elizabeth and Beth engage in an energizing and terrifying conversation about the epidemic Beth describes so poignantly in her book, as well as what more needs to be done to help the families still suffering.
    Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion.

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    White House appointee Jim Carroll on the Trump administration & the addiction crisis Dec 01, 2020
    Show notes

    Jim Carroll was sworn in as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in 2019. His agency’s mission: to stop the flow of illegal drugs in the United States and to connect those suffering from addiction with the tools they need to achieve recovery. On this episode of Heart of the Matter, Jim joins Elizabeth to discuss the Trump administration's response to the nation's addiction epidemic, barriers to treatment, and the prevalence of stigma towards individuals with substance use disorders. He also shares reflections from traveling around the country, meeting with people in some of the hardest-hit communities and leading discussions about the challenges they face. Hear his reflections on this issue, which is both a professional and personal passion of Jim’s, and learn more about his dedication to accomplishing the ONDCP’s goals.
    Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion.

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Parenting, perseverance, and relapse with Author David Sheff Nov 17, 2020
    Show notes

    We are grateful to have David Sheff on today's episode of Heart of the Matter. David Sheff is the author of Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction which inspired the film of the same name, starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. David Sheff offers a unique perspective as a parent who supported a son navigating substance use for more than 10 years. David impactfully speaks to his experience learning to parent with compassion and understanding, not stigma and frustration. Today, David is an advocate, an author and a champion of the recovery movement.
    Learn more about David Sheff's Beautiful Boy Fund here: https://www.beautifulboyfund.org/about-us
    Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction's helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Connect by texting 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more.
    Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion.

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Patrick Kennedy discusses Family, Recovery, and Policy Nov 03, 2020
    Show notes

    Today on Heart of the Matter Elizabeth sits down with former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy. Patrick has been open about his addiction and mental health challenges and has learned how to navigate this deeply personal issue while also being in the public eye.

    He was a co-sponsor of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, a testament to his commitment to making mental health treatment accessible to all Americans. In 2013, he founded the Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and addiction.

    Patrick Kennedy works tirelessly on behalf of all those who are struggling with substance use and mental health, and this episode gives great insight into the stories behind his struggles and recovery.

    Learn more about Patrick Kennedy and his work at patrickjkennedy.net.

    Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction's helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Connect by texting 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more.
    Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion.

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Chris Herren on Basketball, Addiction, and Recovery Oct 20, 2020
    Show notes

    Chris Herren, former NBA player and founder of Herren Talks, Herren Project and Herren Wellness, shares intimate details of his journey and how he’s now using his experience to change the way high school students think about substance use. The First Day film makes his powerful storytelling available to schools and communities across the country.
    Visit chrisherren.com for additional information on Herren Talks, Herren Project, and Herren Wellness.
    Worried about your child or loved one? Partnership to End Addiction's helpline is here for you and anyone else playing a supportive role in the life of a person struggling with substance use. Connect by texting 55753 or visit https://helphope.net/3koi6Kh to learn more.
    Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed on Heart of the Matter are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Partnership to End Addiction. We are also mindful that some of the personal stories feature the word “addict” and other terms from this list. We respect and understand those who choose to use certain terms to express themselves. However, we strive to use language that’s health-oriented, accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment and demonstrates respect and compassion.

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts


    Series Trailer Oct 06, 2020
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    Series Trailer for the new and upcoming podcast Heart of the Matter

    To learn more:
    Partnership to End Addiction website
    Donate today to help us provide free resources to families
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