Field Days Podcast - Vivitrol Pilot Program




Field Days show

Summary: The Vivitrol Pilot Program is the first step to broadening medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and opioid substance abusers. Vivitrol is an injection that is administered to offenders on a voluntary basis to block the feelings of getting drunk or high. Noah returns as co-host with Chris to interview Sherri Sankey, the health unit manager and Keith Jones, a mental health social worker from the Detroit Reentry Center. Julia Hitchingham, the substance abuse services manager also provides an overview of why the department is utilizing Vivitrol.