In 2022, Bexar County was in the top three counties in the state for drug-poisoning related deaths. Two years later, San Antonio-based UT Health has a new system for treating substance abuse disorder, and it’s a novel approach that doesn’t rely on 30-day treatment centers or extensive inpatient care. Be Well Texas provides comprehensive care for substance use and mental health, in-person and virtually, anywhere in the state, regardless of ability to pay. Dr. Jennifer Potter is the founding director of the new initiative, and she’ll be at the center of Texas Public Radio’s next Think Science event, focusing on ways to treat and combat substance use disorder.

Join us for this in-person event where TPR’s Nathan Cone will moderate a conversation with Dr. Potter and guests from UT Health, where you’ll have an opportunity to learn more and ask questions of your own.

The program will be held on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. at the Pestana Lecture Hall on the campus of UT Health San Antonio. This Think Science is made possible in part by Lifetime Recovery and San Antonio Water System.