Episode 6: Understanding Substance Abuse with Guest Dr. Avalos (Part One)

06/15/20 • 48 min

On our sixth episode, we're introducing a new guest host, Dr. Avalos! Dr. Avalos is an Addiction Medicine Physician for the County of San Bernardino and provides years of experience working with individuals overcoming substance abuse.

Alongside Dr. Avalos, our hosts explore substance abuse with sensitivity and a clinical insight into an often misunderstood topic.

If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Remember that you are not alone. Reach out for help. Mental health help is available and we want you to seek help.

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Episode 7: Understanding Substance Abuse with Dr. Avalos (Part Two)

Alongside Addiction Medicine Physician, Dr. Avalos, Gayani and Amrita continue their conversation on substance abuse. Equally insightful and compassionate, our hosts explore an often misunderstood and misrepresented topic with clinical and practical viewpoints.

If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please go to your closest emergency room, call 911, or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Remember that you are not alone. Reach out for help. Mental health help is available and we want you to seek help.