Launching a Spanish Podcast: Expanding Addiction Resources for the Latino Community

How do we ensure that vital information about substance use and addiction reaches every corner of our diverse communities? Tune in to discover how Addiction: The Next Step is breaking new ground by launching a Spanish-speaking podcast! 

Join host Jerry Gretzinger and special guest Edison Alban as they unveil an expansion to better serve the Latino population in New York State. They discuss the importance of inclusive content and Edison's commitment to using his Spanish skills to bridge communication gaps, highlighting the agency's dedication to reaching more people.

Don't miss out on this compelling discussion about the future of Addiction: The Next Step and how it aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of even more New Yorkers.

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Some of these people have had incredible careers and then they had maybe a downfall and there were issues and then they had to pick themselves up, and so to hear directly from these people in their language, to hear stories that we could all relate to, I think it's so important. 

- OASAS Director of Communications Edison Alban

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