WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E82 - Aired 01-11-24 Michael ’Smokey” Cain
E82 - Aired 01-11-24 Michael ’Smokey” Cain
E82 - Aired 01-11-24 Michael ’Smokey” Cain
Friday 12th January 2024
Michael 'Smokey' Cain discusses his journey from addiction and loss to advocacy, emphasizing community support and resilience in recovery.
60 minutes
Hopeful
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Transformative
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Episode Overview
- Michael shares his journey through addiction, incarceration, and the loss of his son to a drug overdose, emphasizing the critical need for destigmatizing addiction and expanding access to recovery resources.
- His work as a Behavioral Health Justice Involved Navigator focuses on helping individuals released from incarceration access essential support for recovery, highlighting the transformative potential of community-based initiatives.
- Tony and Michael underscore the profound impact of grief and the importance of support groups, particularly for men who often struggle to seek help, revealing the power of shared experiences in combating the complexities of addiction and loss.
- The conversation navigates the challenges of reintegration into society after incarceration, advocating for destigmatizing addiction, and expanding access to medically assisted treatment and overdose-reversal medication.
- Their exchange underscores the transformative potential of collective efforts in supporting individuals on their journey to sobriety and healing, shedding light on the need for community support and advocacy in combating the opioid crisis.
There is help. Even with simply what you and I are doing, grief groups and everything else. I appreciate you, Tony.
Ever met someone who turned their darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others? In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony LaGreca sits down with Michael 'Smokey' Cain, a man whose life story is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. Michael opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction, incarceration, and the devastating loss of his son to a drug overdose.
He doesn't shy away from discussing the gritty details of his past, from a troubled upbringing to a life entangled in crime and substance abuse. But what stands out is his incredible resilience and determination to turn his life around. Now, as a Behavioral Health Justice Involved Navigator, Michael dedicates his time to helping those recently released from incarceration access vital mental health services and substance use evaluations.
He passionately advocates for destigmatizing addiction and expanding access to essential resources like medically assisted treatment and overdose-reversal medication. Throughout the conversation, Tony and Michael delve into the emotional toll of grief and the importance of support groups, especially for men who often find it hard to seek help. They highlight the power of community and interconnectedness in overcoming the challenges of addiction and loss.
This episode is a testament to the transformative potential of shared experiences and collective efforts in combating the opioid crisis and supporting individuals on their path to recovery.