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From movies like The Morning Show to classic TV series like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, audiences have long been captivated by the fast-paced world of journalism. But behind the scenes, real-life newsrooms can be anything but glamorous.

Journalism is a high-pressure profession, with tight deadlines and little room for error. While there isn’t a widely recognized statistic proving that journalists have a higher-than-average rate of alcohol addiction, research suggests that high-stress jobs—especially those with irregular schedules and exposure to distressing content—carry an increased risk of substance use, including alcohol.

In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, reporter Megan Luther shares her personal battle with substance use disorder, her journey to recovery, and why she’s now speaking out about a disease too often met with stigma.

Journalists Recovery Network: https://journalistsrecoverynetwork.com/

Grieving Out Loud episode The silent crisis of alcohol and women’s liver disease: https://emilyshope.charity/episode/dr-jessica-mellinger/

Megan’s story about Taylor Nielsen: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/es/news/news-articles/35-and-dying-taylor-nielsen-is-one-of-hundreds-trekking-to-omaha-hoping-for-new-liver/

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The Emily’s Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum has been carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices.

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Podcast producers:
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