Kenna Crampton
kenna@kdnk.org (Kenna Steindler)
Chemical World | January 2024
Chemical World | January 2024
Chemical World | January 2024
Tuesday 9th January 2024
Tune into 'Chemical World' for insights on harm reduction, mental health disparities, and essential services like free Narcan in rural communities.
28 minutes
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Kenna Crampton
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Discussions on mental health disparities in rural resort towns and the relevance of harm reduction services
- Insights into the importance of sterile injection, smoking, and snorting utensils in preventing disease spread
- Emphasis on the significance of syringe services and discouraging injecting drugs
- Highlights of the provision of free Narcan and Narcan training to prevent unnecessary deaths in small towns
You do not have to be sober to keep your community clean.
Kenna and Maggie kick off the new year with a bang in this episode of 'Chemical World'. They bring you the latest from High Rockies Harm Reduction, highlighting crucial updates and events that are making waves in rural communities. Ever wondered how mental health services stack up in remote resort towns? This episode dives deep into the disparities and challenges faced by these areas, emphasizing the vital role of harm reduction services.
Maggie Seldeen sheds light on why access to sterile injection, smoking, and snorting utensils is not just important but life-saving. She discusses the significance of syringe services and why discouraging injecting drugs can make a world of difference. One of the standout moments is the introduction of a mobile office, bringing essential services directly to those in need. Plus, the provision of free Narcan and Narcan training is a game-changer in preventing unnecessary deaths.
Whether you're directly impacted by these issues or just curious, this episode offers a heartfelt and informative look at how harm reduction can transform lives in small towns.