On this week’s 51%, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, and hear from women who have battled drug addiction and walked the complicated road to recovery. We also learn about some of the resources available to those suffering from substance abuse, and attend a support group session for formerly incarcerated women in western Massachusetts.
Guests: Laura Combs, executive director of New Choices Recovery Center; Amethyst
You can learn more about the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region and its programs here.
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51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.
On the latest 51%, we tune into the induction ceremony for the latest class of the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls,...
This week’s 51% is all about healthy living. We sit down with Juna Gjata and Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Edward Phillips, cohosts of the...
On this week’s 51%, we wrap our series speaking with women religious leaders and scholars. Dr. Sh. Haifaa Younis discusses her work at the...
