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Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West

PARCKA (Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy) podcast team

Booking Overview

A weekly addiction-focused show from PARCKA that brings in researchers and clinicians to discuss drugs, treatment approaches, and harm-reduction strategies. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for public-health messaging that’s evidence-based and destigmatizing, especially around addiction science and clinical care.

Metrics

Episodes: 91

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 13 subscribers

Instagram: 303 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

uuparcka@gmail.com

ahsr-parcka@hsc.utah.edu

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PARCKA (Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy) podcast team - A podcast production under the Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) at the University of Utah, focused on addiction research, clinical care, knowledge diss...

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Addiction-focused clinicians, researchers, public-health professionals, and peer-support specialists; commonly MD/PhD-level academics, outcomes/health-services researchers, and harm-reduction practitioners (often with formal certifications like CPSS) tied to credible institutions.
Required Achievements:  
Academic affiliation with universities or research programs, Clinical/addiction medicine leadership and board-recognized expertise (e.g., ASAM fellow designations), Peer-support certification and practical harm-reduction/public safety roles, Published or methodologically rigorous work in health outcomes, implementation, or treatment evaluation

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Madeline Brendle - Health Services, Health Economics, And Outcomes Research Methods For Behavioral Health Interventions

Adam J. Gordon, MD MPH FACP DFASAM - Kratom History, Potential Benefits And Risks, And Current Relevance

Riley Drage, CPSS - Future Of Drug Checking; Compassion Practices During Overdose Response

Recent Topics

Addiction, Harm Reduction, Opioids, Clinical Research, Treatment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West
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A Healthy Dose of Toxicology

September 23, 2026

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Mike Moss, a triple board certified physician in medical toxicology, addiction medicine, and emergency medicine, and the medical director of the Utah Poison Control Center, to discuss overdose prevention, addiction treatment, poison control, and the realities of today's drug landscape.For toxicology consultation please contact the Utah Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.This podcast comes from the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Roll With the Evidence: Cannabis and Harm Reduction

September 09, 2026

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Russ Cashin, an Adjunct Professor of Social Sciences at Mohave College and an expert in Nutritional Psychology - the science of how nutrients impact mood and behavior. Together, we explore cannabis' role in harm reduction, chronic pain management, mental health, and the importance of evidence based education. Resources from this episode:Learn more about Dr. Cashin here.Watch Dr. Cashin's PARCKA Parley presentation here.This podcast comes from the⁠⁠...

A Hospitalist Talks SUD Care (and Candy)

April 29, 2026

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West, we’re joined by Dr. James Willey, a hospitalist with University of Utah Health. Dr. Willey shares insights from his work improving care for hospitalized patients with substance use disorder, with a special focus on rural communities, Veterans, and alcohol use disorder. He also takes on some of our toughest questions — including the very important debate: just how bad are mini Cadbury eggs, really?Resources from this episode:...

Frequently asked questions

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Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West
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How do I get in touch with Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West?

Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West is hosted by PARCKA (Program of Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy) podcast team. Its publicly listed emails are uuparcka@gmail.com and ahsr-parcka@hsc.utah.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West?

The publicly listed emails for Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West: uuparcka@gmail.com and ahsr-parcka@hsc.utah.edu.

How many listeners does Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West have?

Podseeker estimates Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West?

Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Addiction-focused clinicians, researchers, public-health professionals, and peer-support specialists; commonly MD/PhD-level academics, outcomes/health-services researchers, and harm-reduction practitioners (often with formal certifications like CPSS) tied to credible institutions. Common among recent guests: Academic affiliation with universities or research programs; Clinical/addiction medicine leadership and board-recognized expertise (e.g., ASAM fellow designations); Peer-support certification and practical harm-reduction/public safety roles. Recent guests include Dr. Madeline Brendle, Adam J. Gordon, MD MPH FACP DFASAM, and Riley Drage, CPSS.

How hard is it to get booked on Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Let's Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West cover?

Recent episodes cover Addiction, Harm Reduction, Opioids, Clinical Research, and Treatment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

uuparcka@gmail.com

ahsr-parcka@hsc.utah.edu

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