Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
128: Harm Reduction in Action (Sort Of)
128: Harm Reduction in Action (Sort Of)
128: Harm Reduction in Action (Sort Of)
Sunday 3rd April 2022
Explore harm reduction in rural communities with Billy, Jason, and Jerah. Learn about compassionate addiction support methods and their benefits.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Harm Reduction in Rural Communities: A Compassionate Approach
Through harm reduction, you're meeting people where they are and just letting them know: hey, you don't need to justify or rationalize anything, you do what you need to do.
Imagine a world where addiction support meets people exactly where they are, without judgment or demands for immediate change. That's the essence of harm reduction, and it's the heart of this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast'. Hosts Billy and Jason sit down with Jerah to discuss how harm reduction methods are being implemented in small, rural communities and what impact they are having.
Jerah shares her firsthand experiences, painting a vivid picture of how these compassionate strategies can save lives and build trust. From providing clean needles to distributing Narcan, harm reduction focuses on minimizing the negative consequences of drug use rather than insisting on abstinence. This episode also tackles the stigma that often surrounds harm reduction. Many people believe these methods enable drug use and deter recovery, but Billy, Jason, and Jerah argue otherwise.
They suggest that harm reduction can actually be a crucial first step toward recovery by humanizing those struggling with addiction and fostering a supportive environment. The conversation doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of addiction either, urging listeners to understand the human side of substance use. By the end of the episode, you'll be encouraged to think differently about addiction and the people affected by it.
Join Billy, Jason, and Jerah as they explore the real-life applications and benefits of harm reduction in rural areas. It's a compassionate conversation that might just change your perspective on addiction support.