When talking about the opioid epidemic, the overdose reversal drug Narcan (naloxone) is often credited with bringing the death rate down significantly.  Even though it's a life saver, there are people opposed to its use.  Sarah Mackin and Devin Larkin from the Boston Public Health Commission join us to explore all aspects of this medication.

Maureen Cavanagh joins us to talk about her devastating new memoir "If You Love Me:  A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Opioid Addiction", a deeply moving mother-daughter story about love, strength, and hope.