Ep. 5. Sage in the City- Drug Abuse & Community Safety

Episode 5 Summary: “Drug Abuse & Community Safety” In this episode of Sage in the City, Bear and Savannah take on one of the most urgent crises facing South Minneapolis: substance abuse and community safety. They break down the rise of fentanyl, overdose statistics impacting Native communities, and the visible harm affecting elders, youth, and families. The episode explores the deeper roots of addiction, including generational trauma, colonization, poverty, mental health, and environmental factors, while also explaining how addiction physically rewires the brain. Most importantly, the conversation highlights hope—recovery, harm reduction, outreach, cultural reconnection, and Indigenous-led community safety efforts. Guests […]