In this episode of the "Southern Medicine Podcast", Richard Leggett, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP discuss the impact of overdoses—including from fentanyl—on individuals, families, and communities. They explore the importance of raising awareness, reducing stigma, and expanding access to mental health and substance use treatment services. The conversation also highlights proactive strategies, community resources, and the critical role of support systems in helping those affected by addiction and loss.
Dr. Richard Leggett currently serves as a core faculty member with the Lewis-Gale Medical Center GME-Psychiatry program in Salem, Virginia, where he assists in the recruitment and training of general psychiatry residents. His special interests include cross-cultural and spiritual issues in psychiatry.
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