Ron Turner talks with Marissa Rybinski, Substance Use Response Facilitator and Maura Gossen, Epidemiologist at the McHenry County Department of Health about drug and alcohol use in McHenry County. The interview highlights substance abuse trends, with opioid-related deaths in 2024 decreasing by 30%. They discuss barriers to treatment, harm reduction strategies like Narcan distribution, and programs supporting recovery and prevention, especially among youth. The McHenry County Department of Health offers free resources, including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and educational outreach, aiming to reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorders.(https://www.MCDH.INFO/)
Original airdate: 3/30/2025
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.