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October 13, 2021 36 mins

Host Bryce Williams, Blue Shield of California’s vice president of lifestyle medicine, chats with Gary Mendell, founder and CEO of Shatterproof, about the tragic toll of substance abuse in the U.S. and the latest strategies for addiction prevention, support, and recovery. In this episode, Gary shares his personal journey – a profound and heart-breaking story – which led him to start a nonprofit helping millions overcome addiction through evidence-based treatments, contact-based education, and high-quality treatment standards. Visit Shatterproof.org to learn how the organization is transforming addiction prevention and care.

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