"Imagine being an expert in your field, and working for months – maybe years – on a cutting-edge research project. And then imagine sending that research to a publisher who pays you nothing for your work. Instead, they charge you an enormous fee for the privilege of having it appear in their journal ... Unfortunately, that’s the entire business model of academic publishing."

Dr #KristenScicluna, 2024

https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-academic-publishing-rort/

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The academic publishing rort

As much as $1 billion in taxpayer funding may be being funnelled into the pockets of for-profit academic publishers every year, writes Dr Kristen Scicluna.

The Australia Institute

It serves as a rallying cry for change, urging listeners to recognize the importance of compassion, understanding, and action in the fight against the opioid epidemic and in support of those struggling with addiction.

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It brings to the forefront the urgent need for increased access to quality care and the dismantling of stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing that real change is necessary to prevent more tragedies like Luke's.

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Despite facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, including Luke's near-fatal car accident which saw him clinically die twice, Herrick's resolve never wavered.

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"Susan Bartz Herrick's story, as shared on “The Rehab,” is a compelling reminder of the human cost of addiction and the profound impact it has on families." https://lttr.ai/AS9at

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"Herrick, an embodiment of resilience and dedication, discusses the poignant story of her son, Luke, whose life was tragically cut short by an opioid overdose, as detailed in her book, “Slow Dancing With the Devil”." https://lttr.ai/ASJGc

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Her journey is not just a story of a mother's love and dedication but also a powerful call to action for improved healthcare policies and addiction treatment programs.

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Susan Bartz Herrick's Emotional Tale: Slow Dancing With The Devil

Witness the heartbreaking journey of a mother through her son's substance use disorder. Encounter the struggles & resilience in this compelling biography.

The Rehab Podcast

Susan Bartz Herrick's story, as shared on “The Rehab,” is a compelling reminder of the human cost of addiction and the profound impact it has on families.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ARx7a

#FentanylOverdose #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic #fentanyl #AccidentalFentanylOverdose #RecentEpisode #PodcastEpisode #PeerReviewedJournals #InspireChange

Susan Bartz Herrick's Emotional Tale: Slow Dancing With The Devil

Witness the heartbreaking journey of a mother through her son's substance use disorder. Encounter the struggles & resilience in this compelling biography.

The Rehab Podcast
Susan Bartz Herrick's Emotional Tale: Slow Dancing With The Devil

Witness the heartbreaking journey of a mother through her son's substance use disorder. Encounter the struggles & resilience in this compelling biography.

The Rehab Podcast