Episode Details

In this special Dr. Data takeover episode of Growing Up in America, Dr. Chris Kulesza is joined by co-host Dr. Katie Harris for an insightful hour focused on youth substance use and public policy.

🎙️ Featured guests include:

• Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of Harris County, discussing law enforcement’s role in prevention and response.
• Tracey Burnett-Greenup, Chief Impact Officer at the Council on Recovery, sharing local trends and community-based solutions.
• Drew Dutton, CEO of Phoenix House, highlighting treatment strategies and policy needs in Texas.

📊 Plus, Data of the Day with Katarina Reyes reveals a striking statistic: 28.9% of HISD students have tried marijuana—a number with real implications for families and schools alike.

Tune in for this data-driven conversation on how Texas can better support young people through prevention, treatment, and smart policy.

Produced by CHILDREN AT RISK in partnership with KPFT 90.1 FM, Pacifica Radio.