Addiction Recovery Channel

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Ed Baker is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol/Drug Counselor with over 35 years of experience in the Substance Use field. Join Ed in learning from individuals with extensive professional and personal experience related to all aspects of addiction, recovery, prevention, and policy. Learn more about Ed and the Addiction Recovery Channel: www.edbakermsw.com

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-04-19
Format: 2024-04-19
Public Health Alert Fentanyl Overdose Death - 04/08/2022
From Ed Baker: 2021 has seen an unprecedented increase in tragic drug overdose deaths, both countrywide and in Vermont. This is clearly due to the contamination of the unregulated drug supply with fentanyl, the most lethal opioid on earth. Heroin,...
Interview with Johann Hari - 04/03/2022
From Ed Baker: Johann Hari is a British writer, a thinker and a communicator, who has authored three New York Times best-selling books that have been translated into 38 languages. His first book, "Chasing the Scream: the First and Last Days of...
Interview with Sam Quinones - 02/25/2022
From Ed Baker: "Join Ed Baker for a truly exceptional interview with Sam Quinones, author of “Dreamland” and “The Least of Us.” “Dreamland” chronicled the tragic explosion of Pharmaceutical Opioid and Heroin...
Daniel Franklin Announces Recovery Vermont's Leadership Conference - 02/25/2022
From Daniel Franklin: "In this segment, Daniel Franklin, vice president of VAMHAR and Recovery Vermont, tells the story of the founding of Jenna's Promise and the creation of the recovery village being built in Vermont's Lamoille Valley...
Opioids, Stimulants and Overdose Death - The Evidence in Favor of Overdose Prevention Sites with Dr. Richard Rawson - 01/21/2022
From Ed Baker: "Host, Ed Baker, and his distinguished guest, Dr. Richard Rawson, discuss the overwhelming tsunami of drug overdose fatality in America and Vermont. The tragic facts in Vermont are focused on closely, as well as Vermont...
Preventing Overdose Fatalities with Overdose Prevention Sites with Dr. Dan Ciccarone - 12/17/2021
Ed Baker hosts an analysis of the overwhelming rate of drug overdose fatality in America and Vermont and the pressing evidence supporting overdose prevention sites. Ed’s guest is Dan Ciccarone, MD, MPH. Dr. Ciccarone is a recognized...
Stigma, Addiction, and Overdose Prevention Sites - A Conversation with John Kelly - 11/30/2021
Join Ed Baker for a discussion with John Kelly, PhD, Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute. Dr. Kelly discusses his contributions to understanding the process of addiction and the forces of stigma that continue to harm people with...
Overdose Prevention Site - Protecting the Lives of People Who Use Drugs - 10/07/2021
Vermont had the highest rate of increase in drug overdose fatalities in America during 2020. Join Ed and his dynamic group of experts as they discuss proven methods to reverse this trend. Sarah George, Vermont State Attorney, Chittenden CountyGrace...
Recovery Awareness Challenge - Recovery Houses and Recovery Centers - 08/19/2021
Join Ed Baker, Host-Producer of ARC, and his accomplished panel as they both raise awareness and raise funds in support of individuals recovering from Substance Use Disorder. Learn about two keystone programs supporting the structure of recovery in...
Recovery Friendly Workplaces and Their Profound Impact - Improving the Lives of Individuals Through Employment - 05/13/2021
Join Ed Baker and his accomplished guests: Tammy Bushell, Director of Human Services at Edliund CompanyRon Stankevich, Community Outreach Director, Dominion DiagnosticsLisa Lord, Director of Workforce Programs, Recovery VermontMickey...
A Talk With Barbara Rabtoy - Her Recovery and Experience in a Recovery Friendly Workplace - 05/13/2021
Join Ed Baker and his wonderful guest Barbara Rabtoy as she shares her lived journey from a person with addiction to a person in recovery. Hear from Barbara how important employment is in recovery, and how she has benefited from working at a...
Understanding White Supremacy in America and What We Can Do About It - An Honest Conversation with Dr. Leon Walls - 04/23/2021
Join Ed and his esteemed guest, Dr. Leon Walls, Associate Professor at the University of Vermont’s College of Education and Social Services, as they enter into an honest dialogue focused upon the most pressing social issue we face together as...
Promo - Leon Walls Interview - 04/16/2021
This is a promotional message for an upcoming episode of the Addiction Recovery Channel. Join Ed and his esteemed guest, Dr. Leon Walls, Associate Professor at the University of Vermont’s College of Education and Social Services, as they enter...
Harm Reduction During a Dual Crisis - Drug Overdose Fatalities and COVID-19 - 03/25/2021
Ed and his guests Grace Keller and Sarah George address the fatal-overdose crisis that we face in Vermont, and discuss specific ways both people who use drugs and Vermonters in general can help save lives. Grace Keller is the Director at Safe...
Public Health Alert - Harm Reduction - 03/25/2021
Ed Baker gives a Public Health Alert, regarding rising rates of drug overdose fatalities in Vermont, and promotes a new show aiming to help suffering Vermonters.  In his next show, Ed’s guests will be Grace Keller, Director at Safe...

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!

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