Emily's Hope Prevention Education Curriculum making a difference on the reservation
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
English - June 14, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsHealth & Fitness Religion & Spirituality loss grief opioid epidemic substance use disorder drug addiction death inspiration opioids overdose Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Rosebud Reservation is one of the most impoverished areas in the United States, and the nationwide drug epidemic has struck its residents. According to new CDC data, Native Americans are experiencing the highest number of deadly drug overdoses involving fentanyl and meth. Additionally, government reports suggest that Mexican drug cartels intentionally target rural Native American Reservations. But despite these challenges, there is hope.
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, host Angela Kennecke speaks with Carrie Reinders, a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of experience working in the Todd County School District on the Rosebud Reservation. For more than two decades, Carrie has been fighting against the rising trend of addiction in her community, and she's now part of the pilot program for the Emily's Hope Prevention Education curriculum.
Designed for K-5 students, this curriculum aims to elementary school students about the impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain, body, and life to empower them to make healthy choices. Tune in to hear how Emily's Hope Prevention Education aims to make a difference in the Rosebud Reservation by giving its elementary school students the tools they need to overcome addiction and build a brighter future.
For more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, Emilyshope.charity
Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey