Law

WWYW is a multimedia program focusing on issues of accountability, that is produced by the Government Accountability Project, the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization. Episode 28, Genetically Modified food has been a part of the American diet for several yeaqrs-and it's everywhere.  85 percent of U.S. corn, 91 percent of U.S. soybeans.  Now, a proposed genetically modified salmon has close to receiving FDA approval. What are the public health risks? The current regulations/legislation covering this new technology?  Guests include representatives from Food & Water Watch, and Friends of the Earth.  In the second part of the program, the whistleblower website WikiLeaks has caused widespread controversy.  Jesselyn Radack discusses WikiLeaks, as well as the cases of Bradley Manning and Thomas Drake, two national security whisltleblowers who are being prosecuted by their own government.

Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Join host Ivette Torres for this program that shows how addiction is not limited to any one race, religion, creed, or lifestyle. Fortunately, neither are treatment and recovery services. Achieving long-term recovery is often dependent on finding personalized treatment and recovery services that meet the specific individual's cultural, religious, or lifestyle needs. This episode looks at how substance use is acceptable in some cultures and how this may create a barrier for individuals seeking treatment and recovery services; the importance of providing services that incorporate the specific needs of the individual; and how some treatment and recovery models may prove more effective for one group than another.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

The Legislative Mental Health Oversight Committee holds the third of four statewide hearings to learn about mental health and substance abuse services offered from the community perspective.  The Committee will hear from representatives from HowardCenter, Fletcher Allen Health Care, the business community, civic organizations, police departments and from the Department of Mental Health.

Host Rep. Jason Lorber (D-Burlington) speaks on efforts to Decriminalize Marijuana with members of the Marijuana Resolve: former Rep. Daryl Pillsbury, Vidda Crochetta and Paul Bennett.