Daniel Unmanageable
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Dead People Don't Recover
Dead People Don't Recover
Dead People Don't Recover
Monday 20th December 2021
Hear Petra Shulz's powerful journey from losing her son to overdose to advocating for substance use policy reform in 'Hard Knox Talks'.
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Fight: Transforming Grief into Advocacy for Substance Use Reform
My child died not because he is using drugs but because we have bad drug policy.
When Petra Shulz lost her son to an overdose in 2014, her world shattered. He was only 25, and what he thought was Oxy turned out to be fentanyl. This devastating loss ignited a fire in Petra, leading her to become a founding member of MomsStopTheHarm, one of Canada's most influential harm reduction advocacy groups. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories.
Real Talk.', Petra opens up about her journey from heartbreak to activism, shedding light on the overdose crisis in Canada and the urgent need for policy reform. Petra's story isn't just about loss; it's about resilience and the relentless pursuit of change. She discusses how every overdose reversed is a family spared from tragedy and emphasizes that substance use is a health issue, not a moral failing.
Petra's advocacy work focuses on safe supply and decriminalization, pushing for policies that prioritize the health and safety of those who use substances. Listeners will hear Petra's passionate call to rethink our approach to substance use. She argues that stigmatizing and criminalizing substance users only deepens the crisis. Instead, she champions harm reduction strategies that save lives and support recovery.
Petra also highlights the importance of listening to those directly affected by substance use when shaping policies, as their insights are invaluable. This episode also touches on the potential link between ADHD medication and substance use, with Petra sharing research suggesting that treating ADHD with medication might reduce later substance use risks. It's an area that needs more attention and could inform future approaches to both ADHD and substance use.
Petra Shulz's journey from a grieving mother to a powerful advocate is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the impact one person can make. Her story is a powerful reminder that substance use affects entire communities and that we must demand compassionate, effective policies from our government. Tune in to hear Petra's inspiring message and join the conversation on substance use reform.