Josh & Drew
Josh & Drew
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end it for good
Monday 5th September 2022
Angela Mallette joins 'Unashamed Recovery' to discuss her journey with End It For Good and the importance of harm reduction in drug policy.
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Get the buttons here!Rewriting the Rules: Angela Mallette on Harm Reduction and Advocacy
When you criminalize the market, you get violence. Ok, and whatever it looks like when you respond with incarceration, it is going to create disconnection in that person's life.
What happens when an engineer trades in her hard hat for a mission to reshape drug policy? In this episode of 'Unashamed Recovery', hosts Josh and Drew welcome Angela Mallette from End It For Good, a Mississippi-based non-profit dedicated to changing how society handles drug addiction. Angela's journey is anything but typical. From engineering to becoming the Director of Outreach for End It For Good, her story is a testament to following one's true calling.
But that's just scratching the surface. Angela dives into the concept of harm reduction, challenging the traditional punitive approach to drug addiction. She argues that criminalizing drug use only fuels violence and isolation, while harm reduction offers compassionate, non-judgmental support. This episode isn't just about policies and programs; it's about real lives and real recovery. Josh, Drew, and Angela explore the deep emotional pain that often drives addiction, emphasizing the need to address these underlying issues for genuine healing.
They also highlight the strides Mississippi has made in advocating for recovery, including state-funded treatment programs and Narcan distribution. The conversation is raw and honest, aiming to dismantle the shame and stigma that surround addiction. By shifting our perspective from seeing addiction as a moral failing to recognizing it as a disease, we can foster a more supportive and effective approach to recovery.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a fresh perspective on addiction. Tune in to hear Angela's inspiring story and learn about the importance of harm reduction in making real progress.