Dose of Reality
Real conversations about addiction, healing, and hope in our communities.
A podcast dedicated to honest, powerful conversations about the opioid crisis and the paths to recovery, hope, and healing.
Hosted by Abby, whose own life has been deeply shaped by the opioid epidemic, each episode dives into the real stories and voices often left out of the headlines. Abby shares what she’s learned—and continues to learn—on her personal journey, bringing compassion, curiosity, and authenticity to every discussion.
In future episodes, you’ll hear from first responders, educators, recovery specialists, and individuals with lived experience. Together, they’ll explore topics like prevention, harm reduction, family support, and how to navigate treatment options.
If you’re ready for open dialogue, meaningful insights, and a community that believes change is possible.
Dose of Reality
Understanding the System: Treating Substance Use Disorders
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How do we fix a system that wasn’t built to truly support people struggling with addiction? In this episode of Dose of Reality, host Abby Weiss sits down with Amy Maurizio, St. Luke's Director of Operations for Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services, and Layne Turner, Network Substance Use Coordinator at St. Luke's, for an eye-opening conversation about the opioid epidemic, systemic gaps in care, and how treatment is beginning to evolve.
Together, they unpack the realities of substance use disorders from both professional and personal perspectives — exploring what’s working, what’s broken, and why compassion and connection are as important as medicine in recovery.