Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
183: Looking Out for Incarcerated People and Preventing Drug Overdose with Victoria Garrow
183: Looking Out for Incarcerated People and Preventing Drug Overdose with Victoria Garrow
183: Looking Out for Incarcerated People and Preventing Drug Overdose with Victoria Garrow
Tuesday 31st May 2022
Victoria Garrow discusses preventing overdose deaths among formerly incarcerated individuals with harm reduction on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Saving Lives: Victoria Garrow's Mission with The Lookout Project
And I think what's so amazing about harm reduction is that it is really an amazing step towards taking away some of the stigma surrounding drug use and by welcoming people who use drugs into spaces and saying: hey, here are resources to keep you alive, you're a human being that deserves to be alive, and let's help make sure that your life continues.
Ever thought about the critical overlap between incarceration and drug overdose deaths? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind chats with Victoria Garrow, co-founder of The Lookout Project. Victoria shares the shocking statistic that individuals released from incarceration are up to 127 times more likely to die of a drug overdose than the general population.
She delves into how The Lookout Project, a nonprofit founded by five University of Michigan students, is tackling this issue head-on with a harm reduction approach. Their mission? To distribute overdose response kits and save lives, one kit at a time. Victoria also opens up about her personal journey, revealing how losing her mother to a drug overdose at 13 shaped her passion for harm reduction and addiction treatment.
This episode doesn't just highlight the staggering numbers; it puts a human face on the crisis. You'll hear about the importance of naloxone, a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses, and the alarming prevalence of fentanyl in heroin. But it's not all stats and science—Victoria discusses the profound impact of mentoring young adults in recovery and how The Lookout Project supports volunteers in pursuing their passions in this field.
If you're looking for a blend of hard facts and heartfelt stories, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a powerful reminder that harm reduction is not just about keeping people alive; it's about treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve.