Field Days

Governor Whitmer proclaimed February 24 - 29, 2020 Opioid Use Disorder Awareness Week in Michigan. Opioid use disorder is a chronic health condition that affects tens of thousands in Michigan, many of whom are housed in our prisons or on parole or probation. MDOC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carmen McIntyre Leon sat down with Chris and Greg to talk about the science behind substance abuse, the department's Medication-Assisted Treatment program, and why changing the way we think about addiction is key to solving the nation's opioid crisis.Also in this episode: Addiction Neuroscience 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwZcPwlRRccMarquette Branch Prison History: https://soundcloud.com/field-days/marquette-branch-prison-history