Substance Free 02043
by Kristen Arute
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Young Hingham woman recounts her story of alcohol addiction and…
Young Hingham woman recounts her story of alcohol addiction and…
About this podcast
Substance Free 02043 is a podcast whose mission is to reduce substance use among youth through the use of personal stories, current information and educational topics.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Young Hingham woman recounts her story of alcohol addiction and recovery · 49 minHannah Walsh was just 12 years old when she began dabbling with alcohol. It was on the heels of losing her older sister, a devastating tragedy for her family. Hannah knew from…
- Young man finds fulfillment in sobriety after living a dangerous life fueled by substances · 1 h 8 minKevin Rosario began using drugs and alcohol when he was just 13 years old. Before long, he was selling drugs to pay for his habit, getting into trouble with the law and finding…
- Two brothers in recovery from substance use share their harrowing stories of addiction and recovery · 1 h 17 minCameron and Hunter Flores are brothers who, coincidentally, both began dabbling in alcohol and marijuana at 13 years old. Little did they know this seemingly harmless…
- Town Employees Addressing Substance Use Issues On The Front Lines. · 46 minAileen Walsh and Liz Miller hold positions that represent the creative solutions towns are coming up with to meet a growing demand for mental health intervention services. Aileen…
- Adult children of alcoholics talk about rewriting the script with their own family. · 51 minRory and Chris Earley both grew up in homes with alcoholic parents. When they got married and started their own family, they thought about ways in which they would do things…
- Massachusetts State Senator discusses efforts on Beacon Hill to address substance use issues. · 46 minFrom a young age, Senator Patrick O'Connor has been passionate about public service, so it is only natural that he would serve his community as an elected official. For the past…
- Local Nicotine Compliance Officer ensures youth safety around vaping and other nicotine products. · 39 minKathleen Mahoney has an enormous territory and a huge responsibility serving as a Nicotine Compliance Officer for several towns on the South Shore of Massachusetts. She must stay…
- Executive Director of treatment program talks prevention and recovery and details her personal journey. · 50 minIn 2017, Hingham resident Lori McCarthy co-founded the Herren Wellness Center in Seekonk with acclaimed speaker and former basketball star Chris Herren. Both of them are in…
- The Principal of a recovery high school in Boston talks about their innovative program. · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 15Roger Oser has been the principal of the William J. Ostiguy High School in Boston for the past 17 years, incorporating his extensive background working with youth to his role…
- NBA Basketball star turns from addiction to recovery and establishes a program to help others. · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 14Chris Herren is known for playing in the NBA for teams like the Boston Celtics, but he was a basketball phenom starting at a young age. Chris broke records; he had a book written…
- A local mom warns of the deadly nature of combining prescription drugs with alcohol after losing her son. · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 13Genny Soper lost her son one night in what she calls "an accident that was completely avoidable." Clay had just finished his freshman year of college and was at a party. He…
- A concerned mom and filmmaker educates about the harmfulness of vaping. · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 12Lori Tobin is a former smoker and watched as both her parents died of smoking-related illnesses. She kicked the habit many years ago and has been living a healthy life since…
- Uncovering emerging Drug Trends Identified by Law Enforcement Officer 'Tall Cop'. · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 11Officer Jermaine Galloway, aka Tall Cop, has been working to combat drug and alcohol abuse problems in communities all over the country and the world for decades. Officer…
- Well-known Boston actor and comedian Lenny Clarke discusses his recovery journey and career. · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 10Lenny Clarke is a familiar face to many, both for his work in the comedy industry as well as in film and television. Lenny is also known for the fundraising work he does as a way…
- Local Officials Describe Groundbreaking Ways of Addressing Opioid Crisis · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 9It's only fitting that a new way of addressing the opioid crisis was launched in the birthplace of our country. Officials in Plymouth County, MA were at the forefront of this…
- The 'King' of Boston comedy talks about life in recovery and working with inmates. · 29 min · Episode 8Steve Sweeney has been dubbed the legendary King of Boston comedy, but he wears many hats. He is an actor, producer, writer and comedian. And while his humor may not always be…
- The Founder of first recovery high school in Massachusetts talks about his personal life and his career. · 32 min · Episode 7Willie Ostiguy paved the way in the recovery community by founding the first recovery high school in Massachusetts. Since then he has opened several sober houses for men and one…
- A popular stand up comedian talks about her recovery journey. · 36 min · Episode 6Amy Tee has been a fixture on the Boston comedy scene for decades. In this raw and honest interview, she discusses the challenges she faced during childhood, what led her to…
- A mom turns the loss of her son from marijuana use into a mission of hope. · 37 min · Episode 5Laura Stack of Johnny's Ambassadors talks about the risks of modern marijuana and its impact on the developing teen brain. Laura is extremely knowledgeable about the various new…
- A high school health teacher talks about the current trends in youth substance use and the critical role parents play in prevention. · 39 min · Episode 4Karen Beatty has been the health teacher at Hingham High School, Hingham, MA., for over 20 years. She talks about a unique prevention program that she incorporates into her…
