Welcome to "Connections," the podcast that bridges the gap between addiction and mental health through the prism of policy and practice. Join the hosts, Morgan Coyner and Sara Howe, as they unravel the intricate connections within the world of addiction. In each episode, they dive deep into the intersection of prevention and recovery.
Connecting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Education to the General Public with Lauren Borchert
In this episode, Sara and Morgan sit down Lauren Borchert, Program Manager & Certified Proof Alliance Trainer to discuss Proof Alliance NC’s work to spread the word about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) to the public and fill the knowledge gaps, especially among women who are or will become pregnant. Listeners will gain insights into the causes and symptoms of FASD, how we can prevent it from developing in future children, and how we can improve the lives of those living with FASD.
2 Sept 2025
Connecting Recovery Communities and Incarcerated Individuals with Jesse Battle
This week, Sara and Morgan are joined by the Senior Director of Community Partnerships at TROSA to discuss his journey from active addiction and incarceration to being a cornerstone of the recovery community in North Carolina. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of support for people in recovery and how recovery communities can act as an antidote to the systemic issues that keep people incarcerated.
26 Aug 2025
Connecting Alcohol with Cancer Risk with Catherine T. Brunson
During this episode, Sara and Morgan are joined by Catherine T. Brunson, representing the Opioid Response Network, to discuss the Surgeon General’s report on the connections between alcohol consumption and cancer diagnoses. Listeners will gain insights into the historical parallels between tobacco and alcohol regulations and an understanding of the data published in the report.
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