Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention

A Community-Centered Approach to the Opioid Crisis | Episode 148 with Dave Suckling

Jake White

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In this episode, Chief of Police Dave Suckling shares his innovative approach to combating the opioid epidemic in New Hampshire. Discover how community engagement, destigmatizing language, and recovery programs are transforming law enforcement's role in prevention and recovery.

Takeaways
Law enforcement can play a pivotal role in overdose prevention beyond arrests.
Destigmatizing language fosters trust and improves recovery outcomes.
Community support and peer programs are crucial for sustainable recovery.
Proactive measures like Narcan distribution significantly reduce overdose deaths.
Partnerships between police and recovery organizations enhance intervention effectiveness.

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