Shannon McLoughlin, Social Worker, Hamilton, Ontario
Social worker Shannon McLoughlin has worked with marginalized communities for most of her career. She works in Hamilton, Ontario, a city that has been heavily impacted by the opioid epidemic. She has seen firsthand how difficult it can be for those with opioid dependency to get the treatment and help they need.
Shannon spoke on Countermeasures about barriers to treatment, stigma, and lack of access to healthcare, as well as generational trauma and mistrust in healthcare systems, all of which can lead to gaps in treatment for those who need it most.
This episode explores science-backed innovations that help lower barriers to accessing care, rebuild trust, and improve outcomes.