Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
MPR News with Angela Davis
Angela Davis and Susan Davis

How the recovery community is surviving the pandemic

Opioid Crisis State vs Local
Family and friends who have lost loved ones to opioid overdoses leave pill bottles in protest outside the headquarters of Purdue Pharma.
Jessica Hill | AP 2019

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

According to the National Institutes of Health, people with substance use disorders have a higher chance of poor COVID-19 outcomes.

Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020 — the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period. That’s according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Also in that report: 37 of the 38 U.S. jurisdictions with available synthetic opioid data reported increases in synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths; 18 of these jurisdictions reported increases greater than 50 percent. 

And people in recovery are grappling with new stressors that can make avoiding relapse even more challenging. Isolation, financial worries, family strife and other pandemic-related concerns can complicate recovery for anyone. But for communities of color, it can be particularly intense. 

Angela Davis speaks with experts about the impact of the pandemic on the recovery community in Minnesota.

Guests:

  • Wendy Jones is the executive director of the Minnesota Recovery Connection, a nonprofit organization that works to increase access to support, care and resources needed to achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorder.

  • Lynn Mykytyn is a licensed mental health and addictions counselor and founder of Sando Wellness and Counseling. 

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.