addiction

Addiction in Vermont Part 2 - The Evidence-Based Model to Decrease Addiction 03/03/2019

"Planet Youth" (previously Youth in Iceland)

Grounded in grassroots efforts and community connectedness where children are recognized as a product of family, local culture and the larger society. The focus is on changing the environment, not blaming, judging or "just say no" programs. This program has shown proven success around the world. Can it work in Vermont? If yes, can Vermont muster the will to implement a similar program?

Addiction in Vermont Part 1 - Causes and Challenges: The Economics of the Industry of Addiction 02/24/2019

This program explores the economic forces driving our increasing youth addiction rates in Vermont. Why does industry create more addictive product and market to and target our most vulnerable, including our youth? How does the industry's corporate personhood and commercial free speech rights factor into the industry of addictions influence and power? Presentation by Catherine Antley, MD.

Governor Phil Scott: Roundtable Discussion - Workforce Expansion and Recovery - Friendly Workplaces 09/26/2018

Present to discuss workforce expansion and recovery-friendly workplaces are Governor Scott, Commerce & Community Development Deputy Secretary Ted Brady, Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle, Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein, Drug Prevention Policy Director Jolinda LaClair, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Manager Hugh Bradshaw, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (GBIC) CEO Frank Cioffi, Turning Point Burlington Executive Director Gary DeCarolis, Chittenden County Opioid Alliance Executive Director Christine Johnson, United Way of Northwest Vermont Working Bridges Initiative Director Lisa Jensen, local employers, and legislators.

Understanding Vermont's Opioid Crisis: CCTV Recording - Science of the Brain and Addiction 05/14/2018

Host Ed Baker speaks with Peter Jackson about the science behind addiction and the human brain.

Understanding Vermont's Opioid Crisis: CCTV Recording - Turning Point Center 04/23/2018

Host Ed Baker speaks with Gary De Carolis and Kelly Breeyear of The Turning Point Center in Burlington. This program is part of a six-part series co-produced with ORCA Media with the Vermont Opioid Coordination Council.

Addiction Recovery Channel: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger Reflects on the Opioid Epidemic 04/20/2018

Ed Baker speaks with Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger as he reflects upon his history as mayor during the opioid epidemic and outlines current and future initiatives.

Addiction Recovery Channel: Law Enforcement and Public Safety During The Opioid Epidemic 03/23/2018

Ed Baker’s guest for this show is Brandon del Pozo, Chief of Burlington’s Police Department since 2015. Chief del Pozo reflects upon his tenure as Police Chief, the challenges he and his department face as a result of the influx of heroin and fentanyl into our communities, and some of the innovative measures his team has initiated. They examine the ways in which law enforcement policy has adapted to the present crisis.

Addiction Recovery Channel: Statewide Drug Use Prevention 02/23/2018

Jolinda LaClair, Director of Drug Prevention Policy for Vermont's Opioid Coordination Council, is the guest of Ed Baker on this month's Addiction Recovery Channel. Jolinda will talk about her experiences so far leading the opioid council's most important work here in Vermont.

Addiction Recovery Channel: Safe Injection Facilities 01/19/2018

Join Ed Baker for a revealing and informative interview with Sarah George, Vermont State’s Attorney for Chittenden County. Ms. George reflects upon her first year as State’s Attorney, what her lessons learned have been, and her commitment to initiating a full and open discussion of the life-saving potentials of “Safe Injection Facilities” for individuals using injectable drugs here in Vermont.

Judge Ben: The Social Costs of Recreational Marijuana in Colorado 12/21/2017

Guest Doctor Karen Randall of Pueblo, Colorado, talks about the social costs of recreational cannabis use in her community via Skype.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!