EpisodeDescriptionMythFactOpeningEpisode 1Bryce Newberry speaks with ASU Lecturer Claire McLoone about the science of addiction.Myth: Addiction is a moral failing.Fact:  Addiction is a chronic, complex brain disease.Episode 2Rick Christensen covers the types of medications used to treat Opioid Use Disorder.Myth: People use MAT to get high.Fact: People use MAT to get well.Episode 3Francesca Mia Gomez speaks with Sarah Fynmore, Policy Coordinator of Sonoran Prevention Works, about harm reduction principles.Myth: Harm reduction encourages drug use.Fact: Harm reduction can avoid death and lessen the consequences of drug use.Episode 4Dr. Sara Salek, Chief Medical Officer of AHCCCS explains the role of prescription medications in the opioid epidemic.Myth: Illegal drugs caused the opioid epidemic.Fact: Prescription medications have greatly contributed to the opioid crisis.Episode 5Bryce Newberry speaks with Charrisa Riggs about Medication-Assisted Treatment. Charrisa explains why MAT is not just replacing one drug for another but a way to help patients get well.Myth: MAT is just replacing one drug for another.Fact: MAT is replacing unsafe drugs with FDA-approved medications along with behavioral therapies under medical supervision.Episode 6Bryce Newberry speaks with CEO of Community Medical Services Nick Stavros. Nick explains opioid addiction affects every American.Myth: Opioid addiction is not in my backyard.Fact: An estimated 4 million Americans have an Opioid Use Disorder.Episode 7Francesca Mia Gomez speaks with Dr. Luke Peterson of Banner Health about pregnancy and Opioid Use Disorder. Dr. Peterson explains why Medication-Assisted Treatment is the recommended therapy for pregnant people.Myth: Pregnant women should quit opioids "cold turkey."Fact: MAT is the recommended therapy for pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder.Episode 8Francesca Mia Gomez speaks with Chandler Fire Chief Jason White. Chief White explains why naloxone, the overdose reversal drug, is changing lives.Myth: Naloxone (or Narcan), a medicine that stops overdose and death, encourages drug use.Fact: Naloxone saves lives and provides an opportunity for treatment.Episode 9Bryce Newberry speaks with Patrick Sullivan. Patrick is in active recovery from Opioid Use Disorder thanks to Medication-Assisted Treatment. Patrick explains what it took for him to move through addiction and reminds viewers that recovery is possible.Myth: There is no hope for people who are addicted to opioids.Fact: Recovery is possible.ConclusionFull Program