Kenna Crampton
kenna@kdnk.org (Kenna Steindler)
Chemical World | Expanding Access to Treatments & Resources
Chemical World | Expanding Access to Treatments & Resources
Chemical World | Expanding Access to Treatments & Resources
Tuesday 12th December 2023
Kenna Crampton and Mugsy Faye discuss expanding access to drug treatments, including over-the-counter Naloxone and new local initiatives in Western Colorado.
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Kenna Crampton
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Discuss the importance of harm reduction methods and tools for safe drug use
- Highlight the availability of Naloxone as an over-the-counter medication
- Introduce the methadone clinic in Glenwood and the significance of outpatient programs for recovery
- Emphasize the upcoming return of direct services from High Rockies Harm Reduction, serving five counties across Western Colorado
- Promote community involvement and the need to remove the stigma associated with seeking help for drug use
You don't have to be sober to keep your community clean. Yay. Drugs may come and drugs may go and that's all right. You see experience has made me richer now. I can use safely.
Ever thought about the importance of making drug treatments more accessible? In this episode of 'Chemical World', hosts Kenna Crampton and Mugsy Faye dive into the critical topic of expanding access to treatments and resources for people who use drugs. They discuss how making Naloxone available over-the-counter can be a game-changer, potentially saving countless lives.
The conversation doesn't stop there; they also explore the local treatment landscape across western Colorado, highlighting new initiatives like the introduction of a methadone clinic in Glenwood Springs. This isn't just about providing treatments; it's about creating a supportive environment where seeking help is free from stigma. Kenna and Mugsy also touch on essential services like the never-use-alone hotline and suicide prevention resources, emphasizing the importance of medical help after using Narcan.
With the upcoming return of direct services from High Rockies Harm Reduction, serving five counties in Western Colorado, the episode underscores the vital role of community and business involvement in promoting harm reduction. If you're looking to understand how we can make drug use safer and support recovery, this episode offers valuable insights and real-world solutions.