Drug addiction impacts everyone, and the Menominee Nation’s Drug Addiction Intervention Team (DAIT) wants to hear their stories as part of its podcast series “Talk About It.”
Members of the DAIT are tribal and county leaders in health, education, law enforcement, first responders, social services and more who are working to identify and break down barriers, identify roadblocks to care and treatment and find collaborative solutions to the opioid drug problem on the reservation.
Part of the group’s public outreach efforts includes a podcast addressing specific topics related to the opioid epidemic. To date, more than a dozen episodes have been taped and aired, covering signs of addiction, harm reduction, seeking help, how to talk about fentanyl, recovery coaches, drugs in the schools, adverse childhood experience, assessment and treatment options, what people can do about the fentanyl crisis, children and exposure to substances, and drugs with the legal system.
A new set of podcasts will be taped in the coming months with the new title, “Do Something,” and the DAIT is looking for community members willing to share their experiences, including those who are willing to share their recovery story or those have a family member battling addiction that would like to share their view on the impact of drug use in the community.
“We know there are so many stories in our community that need to be shared,” said Addie Caldwell, DAIT co-chairwoman. “It can take courage to talk about it, but when these stories are out in the open, others have a better understanding of the problem and impact. It is going to take the entire community to do something about the opioid epidemic in order for it to be eradicated. Talking about it and then doing something about it is essential. We know that is a very tall order — but we have to keep working on it now and for future generations.”
Anyone interested in potentially being a guest on the Do Something podcast can contact Leah Pamonicutt, drug intervention coordinator, at lenpamonicutt@mitw.org or 715-799-6427. Those selected for a podcast interview will be notified in advance with additional details provided.
Podcast episodes are posted twice a month and can be listened to on the tribe’s website, www.menominee-nsn.gov/CommunityPages/Podcasts.aspx, as well as the tribe’s app, Spotify and Apple Music.
DID YOU KNOW?
If you or a loved one is dealing with addiction and would like help, feel free to contact:
• Menominee Tribal Clinic: 715-799-3361
• Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center: 715-799-3835
• Recovery coaches: 715-972-3280
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