Recent data from the CDC indicates that more than 90,000 drug overdose deaths occurred over a 12 month period. Louisiana ranks highest in the US in overdose growth during the pandemic. Developed as a direct response to this crisis in our Louisiana community, the NOLA Detox and Recovery Center opened its doors on July 12, 2021. Co-founder and chief executive officer at NOLA Detox, Dan Forman, spoke with 4WWL on July 22, 2021, to discuss his goal of allowing more people to access a recovery life. Watch Dan’s full conversation with 4WWL below to better understand NOLA Detox’s work in the community.