Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Clearlee: A Conversation with Liz Read
Clearlee: A Conversation with Liz Read
Clearlee: A Conversation with Liz Read
Thursday 14th December 2023
Liz Read discusses creating Clearlee, an app for dignified drug testing, inspired by her loved one's substance use disorder. Find hope and resilience on APC Recovery Cafe.
45 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Liz Read discusses creating Clearlee, an app providing dignified drug testing solutions
- Personal experiences navigating a loved one's substance use disorder
- Challenges and resilience in family dynamics
- Empowering recovery and innovative prevention tactics
- Real stories offering understanding, information, and hope
It's so hard to let people know that you're struggling, especially with something that's so stigmatized, that is mistaken for a choice. And so it wasn't until I became educated on the neuroscience behind addiction and why it in fact isn't a choice that I began to understand what he was going through. Substance use disorder touches all our lives and often we feel hopeless or frustrated in our pursuit to understand how and why it happens. Welcome to APC Recovery Cafe, where we discuss the topics and trends around substance use, provide education and resources, offer recovery support, and also discuss prevention tactics all through the stories of the people who have been there. We invite you to grab your favorite coffee or tea and join us for a variety of guests that will bring understanding, information, connection, and hope.
Grab your coffee and settle in for an inspiring episode of APC Recovery Cafe. This time, the spotlight is on Liz Read, a determined woman from Birmingham, Alabama, whose life took a dramatic turn when she discovered a loved one's struggle with substance use disorder. Instead of succumbing to despair, Liz channeled her energy into creating Clearlee, an app designed to provide dignified drug testing solutions.
She noticed how the drug testing process could be demeaning and complicated, and she wanted to make a change. Her journey led her to present her concept at Alabama Launchpad's competition in November 2020, where she won the Concept Stage award. Clearlee now supports families, sober living facilities, treatment centers, and employers by offering reliable and respectful accountability testing.
In this episode, Liz opens up about the emotional rollercoaster her family faced and the resilience it took to turn their struggles into something positive. She shares valuable insights on navigating the complexities of addiction within a family and the importance of maintaining dignity and respect throughout the recovery process. Whether you're directly affected by substance use disorder or supporting someone who is, Liz's story offers hope and practical advice for fostering a supportive and empowering environment.