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NPR's Brian Mann on Addiction Stigma

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · 18h

Addiction isn’t a moral failing — it’s a human struggle.

NPR journalist @brianmannadk.bsky.social opens up about losing his dad and stepbrother, and how covering drug policy changed how he sees addiction and stigma.

Personal Rehab vs Trump's Law and Order

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · 1d

President Trump’s plan aims to ‘clean up the streets’ — but could it mean warehousing addicts instead of helping them heal? A sharp take from NPR's @brianmannadk.bsky.social on the tension between public safety and compassion.

NPR's Brian Mann on Missed Opportunities to Save Overdose Victims

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · 2d

NPR’s @brianmannadk.bsky.social talks with me about the missed opportunities to support overdose victims after they are revived by Narcan.

NPR's Brian Mann on Missed Opportunities to Save Overdose Victims

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · 2d

NPR’s @brianmannadk.bsky.social talks with me about the missed opportunities to support overdose victims after they are revived by Narcan.

Recovery is Cheaper than Addiction

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Brian Mann @brianmannadk.bsky.social · 24d

Early morning airport bar drinkers are a remarkable breed. Pinot and bloody Mary's before breakfast in a soul sucking commuter lounge? Bold life choice.

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Aug 13

Treatment is cheaper (for taxpayers!) than allowing people to stay addicted. Don’t miss my talk with author and community advocate Ryan Hampton

youtube.com/shorts/E6EDu...

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Jul 10

. @davearonberg.bsky.social shares some major RED FLAGS 🚩🚩🚩 to avoid when looking for a safe and effective drug rehab facility. Don't miss this IMPORTANT message!

Rehab Red Flags

What Is The Florida Shuffle?

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Jul 10

The “Florida Shuffle” describes a corrupt system where drug rehabs make MORE $$$ if you never recover. Addicts are trapped in a deadly, but profitable cycle. @davearonberg.bsky.social lays it bare.

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Jul 10

. @davearonberg.bsky.social shares some major RED FLAGS 🚩🚩🚩 to avoid when looking for a safe and effective drug rehab facility. Don't miss this IMPORTANT message!

Rehab Red Flags

What Is The Florida Shuffle?

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Dave Aronberg @davearonberg.bsky.social · Jul 9

Moving up the charts! Thank you for supporting our book, Fighting the Florida Shuffle!

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Jul 10

The “Florida Shuffle” describes a corrupt system where drug rehabs make MORE $$$ if you never recover. Addicts are trapped in a deadly, but profitable cycle. @davearonberg.bsky.social lays it bare.

Why Workers Deserve Time Off for Addiction Treatment

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Jun 5

Jonathan Holth, North Dakota’s Commissioner of Recovery & Reentry — and a restauranteur — explains why giving employees time off for addiction treatment isn’t just compassionate — it’s good business... www.youtube.com/shorts/2Mg5T...

Say Naloxone not "Narcan"

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Jun 2

Why it’s better to say naloxone than “Narcan.” youtube.com/shorts/61Yhw...

Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Apr 12

Can you overdose by accidentally vaping fentanyl?

What if you just touch fentanyl with your hand??

Dr. Stephen Loyd helps us get to the bottom of some things and dispel some myths....

www.youtube.com/shorts/2K6G0...

Fentanyl Myths Exposed

Dr. Stephen Loyd on Rescuing Lives from Addiction

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Apr 12

Watch our FULL conversation here www.youtube.com/watch?v=08kW...

How Many Chances for Your Kids?

Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Apr 12

What a POWERFUL message about the importance of #narcan from Dr. Stephen Loyd!
www.youtube.com/shorts/kGM5K...

Opioid Crisis Exposed: How Gov't Cuts Could Cost Lives in 2025

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Citizen Cohn / Jonathan Cohn @citizencohn.bsky.social · Apr 5

Great discussion of cuts to SAMHSA and what that will mean for efforts to combat the opioid epidemic

Thanks @blueridgeerin.bsky.social for having me on the show! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZkd...

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Apr 5

"I'm used to writing about things where we can't cure... things we can't fix... But this one, this we can do... Give the people Naloxone..."

- The @thebulwark.bsky.social's @citizencohn.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/shorts/nW1oM...

The Lazarus Drug

How Rudy Giuliani Helped Protect the Sacklers: A Deep Dive into Political Influence

Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Mar 22

Rudy Giuliani, the Sacklers, & political influence: Rick Mountcastle — the U.S. Attorney who took on Purdue Pharma — breaks down how Giuliania protected the Sacklers and hurt opioid victims. www.youtube.com/shorts/b35ud...

Rick Mountcastle, the U.S. Attorney who famously took on Purdue Pharma, can't find Narcan

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Mar 21

This week, I sat down w/ Rick Mountcastle, the U.S. Attorney who famously took on Purdue Pharma.

In a striking revelation that highlights the opioid crisis’s persistent grip, he shared this: Despite his efforts, #Narcan remained elusive at every pharmacy he checked. www.youtube.com/shorts/h8kMq...

Opioid Crisis Hits Small Town

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Mar 14

In a small MI town of 400, @ronfrench27.bsky.social reports that 5 young men lost to #fentanyl overdoses—4 from a single high school class of 35. The football coach buried 4 ex-players, including his son. A stark reminder this crisis spares no community
@bridgemi.com www.youtube.com/shorts/wjxmW...

The Dangers of Alcohol: A Candid Conversation on Addiction and Recovery

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Mar 8

Watch our FULL conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQxw...

Addiction is Not a Character Flaw

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Mar 8

We talk about 'alcohol and drugs' like they're two different things — but they're not.

This week on The Poisoning, I talked to author Ericka Andersen about America's blind spot with alcohol — and why we need to rethink how we treat it.

www.youtube.com/shorts/f6Gsa...

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Erin DeLullo @blueridgeerin.bsky.social · Feb 23

My latest Substack newsletter just dropped! thepoisoning.substack.com/p/a-cop-and-...