Chemical World
Chemical World airs the Second Monday of the Month at 4:00 pm
KDNK Membership Director Kenna Crampton and Peer Recorvery Coach at Mind Spring Health Maggie Seldeen debut their new Public Affairs show Chemical World. This program aims to de-stigmatize drug addiction and mental health, discuss different recovery models and harm reduction programs and explore evidence based practices in treating addiction. Topics will include the history of drug laws, connections between poverty and drug addiction as well as personal recovery stories.
Latest Episodes
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In May's episode, Kenna and Mugsy discuss the anxiety and depression that so easily lead to addiction and personal ways of coping without drugs and alcohol. May's Chemical World also provides info on High Rockies Harm Reduction's upcoming harm reduction service schedule. -
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In the March episode, Mugsy discusses changing legality around plant medicine for the treatment of PTSD, including the FDA denial of MDMA. This episode also provides information on High Rockies Harm Reduction’s services and schedule and upcoming events for KDNK’s Spring Membership Drive.
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Maggie discusses what the new Executive Orders mean for harm reduction in rural Colorado and goes over some upcoming issues for this spring's legislative session.
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Mugsy kicks off the New Year with a review of emerging drug trends from 2024, including successes in declining overdose death rates, current drug contamination trends and key considerations for using fentanyl test strips.
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In November’s episode, Maggie recaps legislative changes in Colorado throughout 2024 and discusses various ways to access Narcan in rural communities.
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Maggie Seldeen and Josie Cruz discuss drug addiction and mental health issues.
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Acknowledging September as both Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month, Maggie discusses upcoming local harm reduction services, events, and interviews folks from the Meeting Place on this month's episode of Chemical World.
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On this months episode of Chemical World, Kenna and Maggie discus new Narcan laws, where to get free supplies, including High Rockies Harm Reduction’s service schedule and new support groups, and the importance of peer support and community in battling depression and anxiety.
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In honor of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7th, Kenna and Maggie discuss local risks and resources for fentanyl, as well as new legislation being pushed forward this spring and May events.