Caitlyn Dorsey
Caitlyn Dorsey
A Mother's Journey With Addiction, Overdose, and Harm Reduction With Barbara Legere
A Mother's Journey With Addiction, Overdose, and Harm Reduction With Barbara Legere
A Mother's Journey With Addiction, Overdose, and Harm Reduction With Barbara Legere
Wednesday 21st September 2022
Barbara Legere discusses addiction, harm reduction, and supporting loved ones on The Abundance Alchemist Podcast with Caitlyn Dorsey.
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Heartbreak and Hope: Barbara Legere on Addiction and Harm Reduction
I beg parents to educate their children and to never think that it won't happen in their family to their child.
What happens when a mother faces the unimaginable? In this gripping episode of The Abundance Alchemist Podcast, host Caitlyn Dorsey sits down with Barbara Legere, the author of 'Keven’s Choice: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide'. Barbara opens up about her heart-wrenching experience and her fight to support those grappling with substance use disorders and mental health issues.
Barbara shares her journey from despair to advocacy, revealing the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic and the importance of harm reduction strategies. She dives into the controversial yet life-saving practices of medication-assisted treatment and clean needle exchanges, shedding light on how these approaches can save lives. This episode is not just for those directly affected by addiction but also for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of this crisis.
Barbara's candid discussion about the stigma surrounding addiction offers valuable insights and practical advice on how to support loved ones struggling with substance abuse. Her plea to parents to educate their children and never assume it can't happen to their family is both poignant and powerful. Barbara's story is a testament to resilience and hope in the face of overwhelming grief.
Tune in to hear her raw and compassionate account, and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of those battling addiction.