WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E69 - Aired 09-07-23 Susan Silva PCO Hope
E69 - Aired 09-07-23 Susan Silva PCO Hope
E69 - Aired 09-07-23 Susan Silva PCO Hope
Friday 8th September 2023
Listen to Susan Silva on 'Courage to Hope' as she shares her journey from personal tragedy to fighting opioid addiction with PCO Hope Partnerships.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Susan Silva: A Mother’s Crusade Against Opioid Addiction
Episode Overview
- Susan Silva shares her personal journey of getting involved in the fight against opioid addiction
- Discussion on the challenges of funding and resources for addiction support
- Importance of community coalition building in addressing substance abuse
- Critical need for resources for families and individuals affected by addiction
- Highlighting the impact of opioid addiction on families and the community
We still need funding to keep things going so that more people can continue to get the help that they need. Thank you.
Picture this: a mother, heartbroken by her son's battle with opioid addiction, turns her grief into a mission to help others. In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony LaGreca sits down with Susan Silva from PCO Hope Partnerships. Susan opens up about her personal journey, detailing how her son's struggles propelled her into the fight against opioid addiction.
She talks candidly about the formation of PCO Hope, an organization aimed at providing critical resources and support for families and individuals grappling with addiction. Susan doesn't shy away from discussing the tough realities, including the constant battle for funding and the overwhelming need for community support. This episode is a raw and heartfelt exploration of one woman’s determination to make a difference, offering both practical advice and emotional support for anyone affected by addiction.