It’s Never Too Late: Hope, Help, and Healing for Older Adults in Recovery

In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, Terry Gerlach, Supervisor of Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford in Naples, discusses recovery and mental health in older adults. She shares her inspiring career pivot, holistic approaches that address both substance use and mental health, and practical ways families and providers can foster hope and lasting recovery. Discover how shifting from shame to empowerment helps older adults “take their power back” and find renewed purpose at any stage of life.

By |2025-10-23T10:02:20-04:00October 23, 2025|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on It’s Never Too Late: Hope, Help, and Healing for Older Adults in Recovery
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At the Border of Prevention and Purpose

In a city once known as the most dangerous in the world, a young girl watched border agents tear apart cars in search of drugs. It wasn’t a movie. It wasn’t the news. It was Juileta’s childhood.

By |2025-06-03T13:48:14-04:00June 3, 2025|Current Research, Uncategorized|Comments Off on At the Border of Prevention and Purpose
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Faith, Love and the Fight for Hope

There are moments in life that change everything. For Natalee King, one of those moments came in the quiet after a scream—a scream hurled at a God she no longer believed in. And then, the impossible happened.

By |2025-05-06T08:54:20-04:00May 6, 2025|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Faith, Love and the Fight for Hope
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From Addiction for Profit to Prevention with Purpose: Lessons from Dr. Aaron Weiner

In the ever-evolving landscape of substance misuse, the challenge is no longer just the substances themselves—it's the systems profiting from addiction.

By |2025-03-27T15:52:50-04:00March 27, 2025|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on From Addiction for Profit to Prevention with Purpose: Lessons from Dr. Aaron Weiner
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Empowering Youth Voices: Youth Advisory Coalitions in Action

Emily’s path into prevention wasn’t planned. Initially interested in healthcare but unsure of her direction, she discovered public health in college and later joined AmeriCorps’ Public Health Corps. Her first exposure to substance misuse prevention came when she was thrown into an opioid advisory meeting, struggling to spell words like “xylazine.”

By |2025-02-28T12:07:32-05:00February 28, 2025|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Empowering Youth Voices: Youth Advisory Coalitions in Action
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Trauma and Addiction – A Global Perspective with Rocío Suárez Ordoñez

Welcome to the Pathways to Prevention Podcast, where we explore transformative ideas, innovative approaches, and inspiring stories in substance misuse prevention and recovery.

By |2024-12-05T12:58:47-05:00December 5, 2024|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Trauma and Addiction – A Global Perspective with Rocío Suárez Ordoñez
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Empowering the Next Generation in Prevention: From Youth Leadership to Prevention Advocacy

In this inspiring episode of the Pathways to Prevention podcast, [...]

By |2024-11-18T14:46:10-05:00November 18, 2024|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Empowering the Next Generation in Prevention: From Youth Leadership to Prevention Advocacy
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Youth Voices from the 11th Asian Youth Forum: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Substance Use Prevention

In honor of Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, we are excited to bring you a special episode featuring inspiring young leaders from across Asia who recently participated in the 11th Asian Youth Forum, organized by the Fourth Wave Foundation.

By |2024-10-03T09:18:06-04:00October 3, 2024|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Youth Voices from the 11th Asian Youth Forum: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders in Substance Use Prevention
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Prevention, Persistence, and the Power of Storytelling: Interviews from the NPN Conference

In this special episode of the Pathways 2 Podcast, recorded live at the National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference, we bring you two insightful conversations with leaders who are making a significant impact in the field of prevention.

By |2024-10-25T13:52:54-04:00September 10, 2024|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Prevention, Persistence, and the Power of Storytelling: Interviews from the NPN Conference
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