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Opioid Crisis & Foster Care Impact with Troy Quast (Part 2) Opioid Crisis & Foster Care Impact with Troy Quast (Part 2)
Nov 9, 2018
Joe Virgillito
In Part 2, Troy Quast discusses the dynamic nature of studying the opioid epidemic, differences in state foster care systems, how they'll be stretched over time and more.
Opioid Prescriptions and Child Removal Rates with Troy Quast (Part 1) Opioid Prescriptions and Child Removal Rates with Troy Quast (Part 1)
Nov 8, 2018
Joe Virgillito
Troy Quast returns to discuss his most recent study exploring the relationship between opioid prescriptions and child removal rates across the country.
Troy Quast, Part II: Legal to Illegal Opioids Troy Quast, Part II: Legal to Illegal Opioids
Jan 23, 2018
Joe Virgillito
In Part II, Troy Quast discusses the surge in illicit opioid use, comparing the effects on foster systems in other states, and potential solutions.
Troy Quast, Part I: Opioid Crisis & Florida Foster Care Troy Quast, Part I: Opioid Crisis & Florida Foster Care
Jan 22, 2018
Joe Virgillito
Troy Quast joins the show to discuss his recent study exploring the effects of the growing opioid crisis on Florida's foster child care system.

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