20 Best Opioid Podcasts

1. Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together

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Opioid addiction is a national public health crisis that affects individuals and families regardless of their age, race, or income. The statistics are overwhelming more than 130 people die from opioid addiction every day (1). Sadly, stigma and fear of judgment often discourage people from seeking help or even talking about their experiences with opioid misuse. But, there is hope. Recovery is possible.'Someone You Know' is a grassroots public awareness effort of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to reduce the stigma of opioid addiction and inspire hope in our communities...MORE Producer/Network Independence Blue Cross Foundation
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2. Humans in Public Health

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How should we prepare for the next pandemic? How is noise pollution affecting my neighborhood? And how can we prevent opioid overdose from a public parking lot? From epidemiology to behavioral science, Megan Hall covers it all as she interviews public health researchers about their work and what brought them to the field of public health in this award-winning podcast.MORE Host Megan Hall
Producer/Network Brown University School of Public Health
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 4.5KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 5.8K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Don't Hide The Scars. Presented By PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need

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Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.MORE Producer/Network Don't Hide The Scars
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged

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The NOCE Dose: The Opioid Crisis Unplugged is a concise and insightful podcast offering a deeper dive into the realities faced by professionals and champions combating the opioid epidemic within Nevada. Join us as we reconnect with expert panelists from our Listening Sessions, providing a behind-the-scenes look at their work and insights into the pressing issues of prevention and diversion, harm reduction, opioid use treatment, recovery, and reoccurrence prevention.MORE Producer/Network The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE)
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Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

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The Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain — Beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug identification, drug addiction, as well as the role of government, law enforcement, new health and social programs, and more.Welcome to The Opioid Matrix-A Journey into the Rabbit Hole.MORE Producer/Network Rigaku
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. MN Bridge Interview Series: EMS & the Opioid Crisis

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The opioid crisis demands a stronger response from emergency care and EMS is uniquely positioned to lead. The MN Bridge podcast explores how EMS systems across Minnesota and the country are stepping into this role. This series highlights innovative strategies, local successes, and the evolving responsibilities of emergency providers. It's a place for honest conversations, practical insights, and stories from the front lines of overdose response.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Opioid Epidemic News and Info Tracker

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Stay informed with the latest updates on the opioid epidemic in the US with the 'Opioid Epidemic News and Info Tracker' podcast. Receive daily updates on crisis developments, prevention strategies, and expert insights. Perfect for health professionals, policymakers, and concerned citizens, this podcast ensures you have the most current and accurate information on the opioid crisis. Tune in every day to stay informed about new cases, treatment options, and public health advisories. Don't miss out on this essential health resource—subscribe now to 'Opioid Epidemic News and Info Tracker...MORE Producer/Network Quiet. Please
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. The Loudness McEvil Symposium: An Addict's Recovery Journey

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This podcast is for people in recovery, addicts battling drugs, and anyone who's struggled with addiction or felt like an outsider. If you've felt disillusioned by society or seen both sides of homelessness and stability, this show speaks to you. Through candid discussions, we explore addiction recovery, sobriety, mental health, and the complexities of modern life. Topics include social commentary on First World culture and late-stage capitalism, the absurdity around us, dark humor, and survival.Jason dives deep into stories of his addiction, life on the street and the realities of recoveryMORE Email ****@icloud.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. CHIME Opioid Action Center Podcast

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The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities and families throughout the nation and is a tremendous strain on the U.S. healthcare system. The CHIME Opioid Task Force works to leverage members' unique insights and provide education and resources to address the ongoing crisis in the larger healthcare ecosystem. This podcast shares the stories of those heroes in healthcare who are working to build awareness and fight the battle against the opioid epidemic. Learn more about the work of the task force by visiting https://opioidactioncenter.com/.MORE Producer/Network CHIME Opioid Action Center
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10. Bridging the Gaps: Reimagining Opioid Recovery

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A podcast where we confront disparities, challenge outdated approaches, and reimagine a future where opioid addiction treatment is equitable, accessible, and effective for all communities.'
Producer/Network Joanna Rosa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Tackling The Opioid Epidemic with The Prescription Playbook

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Welcome to Tackling the Opioid Epidemic with The Prescription Playbook - a conversation about empowering and educating communities to prevent overdoses and end the opioid crisis.
Producer/Network Tackling The Opioid Epidemic with The Prescription Playbook
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12. Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.

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The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that supports grantees working to address behavioral healthcare issues in their communities. RCORP funding allows grantees to sustain programs and activities that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare services, including substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) services, in rural areas. This podcast focuses on the topics and issues most relevant for RCORP grantees nationwide...MORE Estimated listeners
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13. Compass Opioid Stewardship Coaches Top 5 Podcast

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The Compass Opioid Stewardship Coaches Top 5 Podcast aims to provide clinicians with both recent and landmark medical literature to keep them up to date on in their practice. Episodes highlight topics such as pain management, alternatives to opioids, buprenorphine and methadone treatment, substance use disorders, health equity, harm reduction and more! Dr. Don Stader, a Board Certified Addiction Medicine Physician, and Clinical Pharmacist, Dr. Susan Bradley, lead the discussions, emphasizing the essential evidence you should be aware of...MORE Producer/Network Dr. Don Stader
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Synthetic Opioids

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This six-part podcast series explores the rise of synthetic opioids—from their pharmaceutical origins to their devastating impact on communities across the world. With deep dives into fentanyl's potency, global trafficking routes, and the growing death toll, each episode sheds light on the crisis gripping public health. Hear stories of survival, the fight for recovery, and the hope for a future beyond addiction. For more thought-provoking and engaging podcasts, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease...MORE Email ****@mac.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Our Stigma

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For the past year, podcast host Seth Perry has looked beyond the statistics to the real stories: rural towns with no treatment options, African American communities facing rising opioid overdoses, Indigenous populations with a 10-fold disparity in statistics, and third-generation immigrant families watching their encampments disappear overnight. Meanwhile, our Muslim brothers and sisters seek recovery that honors both faith and culture. The crisis is deep, the conversations are overdue, and the time to listen is now. 'Our Stigma' is a six-part podcast exploring faith, culture and recovery...MORE Email ****@goodfaithmedia.org
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Opioid Overdose Epidemic

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How should you screen for opioid use disorder? What medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) should you consider for your patients? What overdose prevention strategies should you be aware of? Join host Bobby Mukkamala, MD, for expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid overdoses. Learn about treatment options for pain management, best practices in opioid prescribing, standards of care and medications for opioid use disorder, harm reduction and overdose prevention strategies...MORE Email ****@ama-assn.org
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17. BHE-Talks

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The purpose of BHE-TAC is to enhance behavioral health education and training programs' ability to provide the latest evidence-based practices in opioid and substance-use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services for rural and underserved communities. Join us as we highlight the experiences of students within the behavioral health field!MORE Producer/Network BHE-TAC
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