S06_E01 - High Temps, Higher Stakes - Medications and Substances vs. The Summer Heat

06/21/2026

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S06_E01 - High Temps, Higher Stakes - Medications and Substances vs. The Summer Heat

With Special Guest: Brit Culp, ADCT, CPP 

Summer is finally here, and with it, the HEAT - and yes, the PARTIES!  Whether it's a bar night out, a concert, a festival, or a PRIDE event, the heat can have a big impact on how much fun we can have, and the ill effects can oftentimes be compounded by the prescription drugs, recreational drugs and alcoholic and caffeinated beverages that might be in our bodies.  But how do these substances amplify the effects of the heat?  Which ones should we be most concerned with?  And what are some of the best practices to "party smart"?

Research suggests that as temperatures rise, overdoses do, too, so on Episode 1 of Season 6, we'll be joined by Brit Culp (ADCT, CPP) to go over all of the do's and don'ts of adult summer fun.  We'll cover some of the most concerning medications and substances, how to keep the downsides to a minimum, and why the "Lower and Slower" concept is your friend.  The summer heat is no joke, and it's even less funny when it turns a would-be good night into a trip to the ED.  So join us and get wise on how to have a good time, safely - and happy Pride!

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