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WBOI Presents Issues & Ales, Part 2 - The Opioid Epidemic

On Wednesday, March 30th WBOI hosted Issues & Ales at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, and Spirits. Issues and Ales is a laid-back event, where members of the WBOI News team moderate important conversations about our region.  

This hour, WBOI's Zach Bernard moderates a discussion on the opioid epidemic in Northeast Indiana, how it started, and how it can be combated. 

 

Moderator: Zach Bernard

Panelists:  

Dr. Deborah McMahon, Allen County Health Commissioner

 Kevin Hunter, Captain of the Fort Wayne Police Department's Vice Narcotic Division 

 Araceli Grant, Assistant Addiction Counselor at The Bowen Center