The Local Lens is a public health podcast going inside one community's experience with the drug epidemic. Everyone in the town of Stanton, KY sees this drug issue differently from each other, either because of their personal lives or professional roles. This show aims to showcase those different perspectives by having honest, in-depth interviews.

When it comes to taking effective action, there aren't many people more knowledgable than Robert Childs. He seems to have made a habit of seeing what needs to be done and making sure it happens. He has been around the country doing this work and has been active in setting up laws to allow and encourage progress.

In this conversation, Childs catches us up on what has been happening and what is coming in harm reduction. He shares some lessons of how to make a real difference and do the right thing, whether it is legal or not.

These are our people, using our voices, telling our stories, because no one sees it like we do.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation!

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