Mary Woods
Mary Woods
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Monday 26th November 2007
William Cope Moyers discusses his journey through addiction and recovery with Mary Woods, emphasizing the need to break stigma and advocate for better treatment.
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Mary Woods
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!William Cope Moyers: Shattering Addiction Stigma with Personal Stories
Recovery is possible. It's not just something that affects people of color, whatever color that is... We tend to be silent instead of going out and saying: you know, we have needs and this is a chronic illness and people are being discriminated against.
Imagine living in a world where addiction isn't shrouded in shame and secrecy. In this thought-provoking episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with William Cope Moyers, Vice-President for External Affairs at the Hazelden Foundation, to discuss his journey through addiction and recovery. Moyers, who has worn many hats as a journalist and writer for CNN, now dedicates his life to advocacy and raising awareness about the realities of addiction.
He shares his personal story, shedding light on the chronic nature of addiction and its indiscriminate impact on people from all walks of life. The conversation dives into the politics surrounding addiction, the challenges of anonymity in step programs, and the discrimination faced by those in recovery. Moyers and Woods emphasize the critical need for comprehensive treatment programs that address both the physical and spiritual aspects of recovery.
They also explore the profound impact addiction has on families and the essential mind-body connection in healing. Through candid dialogue, Moyers encourages others to share their experiences to help break the stigma and foster a more supportive environment for those battling addiction. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, and it underscores the importance of gratitude and humility along the journey. Tune in to gain valuable insights and join the movement to combat the stigma surrounding addiction.