Recovery Is... Video Series
This video series features conversations with professionals in the field of Addiction Medicine and people with lived experience in recovery from substance use disorders. These interviews provide insight into the disease of addiction, educate about treatment options, and reduce stigma associated with substance use.
Recovery Is…Rick Orlowski
Posted March 17, 2023
Rick Orlowski, Family Services and Children's Aid Society shares his personal and professional views on substance use recovery. He brings valuable perspective to promote awareness of substance use issues, and understanding of the disease of addiction and how it can be treated.
Recovery Is...Dr. Loflen
Posted March 17, 2023
Dr. Jason Loflen, Emergency Medicine Physician at UPMC Hamot discusses substance use treatment options, and recovery services. He shares valuable information about living a life of recovery, and supporting increased access to services for those struggling with substance use.
Recovery Is...Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorders
Posted March 17, 2023
Cheri Siverling from the Family Birthing Center at UPMC Northwest and Kaleigh Gustafson from the Womens Recovery Center in Venango County, share information about the impact of substance use during and after pregnancy. They provide details of how to help mothers and their babies, to reduce Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and promote recovery for women of childbearing age.
Recovery Is... Relationships
Posted March 17, 2023
Listen in on our conversation with Sandy Soloski from Adagio Health, as we discuss the importance of relationships while navigating recovery from substance use.
Recovery Is... We Do Recover
Posted March 17, 2023
Join us for a discussion with Hillary Palczer, as she shares her lived experience in substance use recovery, and an important reminder that "We DO recover!"
Recovery Is... Everyday Conversations
Posted March 17, 2023
Join us for a candid conversation about substance use, where we discuss the importance of talking openly about addiction, to reduce stigma and promote open dialogue to support those seeking recovery.