Welcome to the Horizon Treatment Services Podcast, where we delve into the forefront of alcohol, drug, and mental health services. As industry pioneers located in the Beloved Bay Area, CA - HSI is committed to empowering adults and adolescents through evidence-based programs, fostering a secure space for tackling substance use disorder and mental health challenges.
Join us as we explore cutting-edge strategies, discuss success stories, and share insights that propel individuals towards their full potential. From prevention initiatives guiding youth towards substance-free lives to community outreach initiatives promoting safer neighborhoods, HSI's interest and expertise extends beyond treatment, shaping a future where well-being takes center stage.
Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and at the forefront of transformative change with Horizon Services, Inc. www.horizonservices.org
Send us Fan Mail Season 2 | Episode 2 The fastest way to lose trust in behavioral health is to ask for feedback and then do nothing with it. We talk with Remington Rainey, co-founder of Pulse for Good, and our own Eliseo Becerra about what it really takes to create safe, honest, anonymous feedback in substance use disorder treatment, detox, and sobering center settings where people are often in distress and power dynamics are real. We dig into why kiosk-based surveys can outperform emailed ...
26 Mar 2026
KATE: The Overdose Prevention Chatbot
Send us Fan Mail Silence is one of the most dangerous symptoms of the overdose crisis and it often starts with a simple fear: “If I ask this question, what will people think of me?” We sit down with Justin Phillips, CEO and founder of Overdose Lifeline, to talk about Kate, an anonymous AI chatbot created to answer questions about fentanyl, naloxone, harm reduction, and substance use disorder without judgment. Kate recently earned a Shorty Award, and the recognition matters because it helps mo...
17 Oct 2025
Ep 07 - Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement with NIATx
Send a text Big problems get smaller when the people closest to them lead the fix. We sat down with NIATx consultant Matt Russo and our own leaders to unpack how a relationship-first framework, rapid testing, and staff voice turned a chronic pain point into a durable win: medication errors in residential and withdrawal management dropped from 55 to just four in a month, with daily audits and a higher census. We start by demystifying NIATx and why it works in human services: it blends data wi...
9 Apr 2025
Ep 06 - Hope Amid Crisis: Making Sense of Declining Overdose Rates
Send a text For the first time in 25 years of America's opioid crisis, we're witnessing a significant decline in overdose deaths. Dr. Andrew Kolodny, Medical Director at the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at Brandeis University, joins us to unpack this promising trend while emphasizing that the numbers remain unacceptably high. The conversation reveals shocking new statistics: approximately 10 million Americans currently suffer from opioid use disorder—roughly 5% of all adults—a dramat...
4 Feb 2025
Ep 05 - Transformative Nutrition for Addiction Recovery
Send a text The episode dives deep into the transformative role nutrition plays in addiction recovery. Christina Veselak emphasizes the necessity of nourishing the brain with real food, addressing emotional regulation, cravings, and the importance of nutritional literacy in treatment programs. • Discussing the role of nutrition in recovery • Describing real food vs. processed food • Emphasizing the biochemical needs of the brain • Addressing health literacy challenges affecting food choice...
7 Jan 2025
Ep 04 - CLAS Standards and Equitable Patient Care
Send a text How can we transform healthcare into a more inclusive and equitable system for all? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Roland Williams, an experienced addictions therapist and author, who shares his expert insights on cultural diversity in healthcare. Together with our host Jen Slusser-MacTernan, Director of Outreach and Talent Development at Horizon Treatment Services, we promise to unpack the critical role of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLA...
1 Mar 2024
Ep 03 - Dr. Andrew Kolodny - From Prescription to Addiction
Send a text Uncover the harsh realities of the opioid crisis through the expert eyes of Dr. Andrew Kolodny, an addiction specialist with an impressive two-decade track record in the field. This episode peels back the layers of a national emergency, revealing the transition from prescription misuse to the life-threatening presence of illicit drugs like fentanyl. Dr. Kolodny and I navigate the complexities surrounding three distinct demographic groups ensnared in addiction's grasp, dissecting t...
29 Nov 2023
Ep 02 - Measuring Treatment Success: The Science Behind Recovery
Send a text A mother's desperate search for effective addiction treatment ignited a revolution in how we measure recovery success. Joanna Conti founded Vista Research Group after discovering that despite the life-or-death stakes of addiction treatment, virtually no facilities were scientifically measuring their effectiveness. Today, her company has tracked over 80,000 patients, revealing crucial insights about what truly works in recovery. The data paints a clear picture: patients completing...
11 Sept 2023
Ep 01 - Sobering Centers: A Humane Alternative to Jail
Send a text Sobering centers provide a humane alternative to jail or emergency rooms for acutely intoxicated individuals, offering 4-12 hours of supervised care while saving public resources and respecting human dignity. Dr. Shannon Smith-Bernardin explains how these programs serve as a crucial intersection between law enforcement, healthcare, and substance use recovery. • Sobering care focuses on short-term monitoring for people acutely intoxicated on alcohol or other substances • Unlike de...
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