Prevention Connection

Ben Van Haren
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Connecting with people on all topics related to substance use prevention in Jefferson County.

  1. 09/02/2022

    Episode #17: Suicide Prevention in Communities with Adam Howarth

    In this episode, Adam Howarth, Community and Veteran Advocate, talks with us about the important topic of suicide prevention and how we can all help another person in need. Specific community resources in Jefferson County and initiatives to prevent suicides are mentioned.

  2. 06/20/2022

    Episode #16: How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Impact Health and How to Build Resiliency

    Lisa Dunham, LCSW at Jefferson County Human Services tells us about the study of ACEs and their relationship to a variety of risk factors that can lead to disease and poor health outcomes. She also tells us how to find out about our own ACE score, what we can do to build resiliency, and how we can build a stronger community with our knowledge about ACEs.

  3. 05/04/2022

    Episode #15: Discussion with Officer Pedro Gallegos about Delta-8 THC

    In this episode, we talked with Officer Gallegos of the City of Watertown Police Department about the regulatory challenges related to Delta-8 THC and the potential dangers of using products containing them.

  4. 03/31/2022

    Episode #14: Maureen Busalacchi about the Alcohol Climate in Wisconsin

    In this episode, we talk to Maureen Busalacchi, the Director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project. She talked about some of the trends we are seeing in alcohol use during the pandemic, the links between alcohol and cancer, and the impacts of alcohol on youth.

  5. 02/17/2022

    Episode #13: Talking with Tyler Prickette, PharmD about Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Medications

    In this episode, we talk about two common medications used to treat opioid use disorder: buprenorphine and naltrexone. We will discuss how they work, who can benefit from taking them, and any potential risks associated with them. Neither the host nor guest are associated with any drug company. This podcast is for informational purposes only.

  6. 01/19/2022

    Episode #12: Interview with K9 Handler Deputy Jansen and K9 Gader

    In our latest episode, we spoke to K9 handler Deputy Greg Jansen about his work with his K9 partner, Gader, and how they work together to keep the community safe.

  7. 12/15/2021

    Episode #11: Parent Perspectives on Children with Substance Use Disorders

    In this episode we talk to Kimberly Hill and Mary Boesel-Rauwolf who are parents of children who struggled with a substance use disorder. As people with lived experience, they help other parents who are in the same situation and share resources that will help parents.

  8. 11/16/2021

    Episode #10: Interview with Sue Madecky on Staying Sober Over the Holidays

    Sue Madecky is founder of the Dave Gallup Foundation which provides support services to individuals in recovery. The organization engages in advocacy efforts to educate the public about addiction and recovery. She also runs a women-supported sober living home in Fort Atkinson. As a person with 28 years of recovery and experience with women in recovery, Sue shares "sober strategies" that can help people stay on their recovery path during the holidays.

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Connecting with people on all topics related to substance use prevention in Jefferson County.

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  • Creator
    Ben Van Haren
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben Van Haren
  • Show Website
    Prevention Connection