Educator Wellness Podcast · Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, University of Iowa

The Cost of Addiction: How Substance Abuse Damages Youth’s Brains, Bodies, and Communities

·1 hr 46 min·5 clips
Jeff describes watching his wife deteriorate from alcoholism and realizing he had to quit drinking to save himself.
This episode explores the impact of substance abuse on educators, students, and communities, featuring personal stories from Jeff Johnson about his son's fentanyl overdose and his own recovery, and insights from Drew Martell on societal factors driving addiction. It discusses challenges in schools, the need for behavior change over education, and strategies for fostering purpose and wellness.

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A humane, practical look at addiction in schools and homes.

Educator Wellness Podcast brings Dr. Keri Vogelgesang together with Jeff Johnson and Drew Martell for a steady conversation about substance abuse in students, families, and communities.

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When you need calm, real-world guidance for talking about substance abuse with students or families, this gives you a steadier way in.

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