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Ep. 27 Harm Reduction & Peer Support: Moving Beyond Abstinence-Based Models
Ep. 27 Harm Reduction & Peer Support: Moving Beyond Abstinence-Based Models
Ep. 27 Harm Reduction & Peer Support: Moving Beyond Abstinence-Based Models
Wednesday 14th February 2024
Explore the intersection of harm reduction and peer support in this insightful episode of Recovery Talk. Hear from experts challenging traditional models.
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Episode Overview
- Harm reduction respects personal dignity and agency.
- Abstinence should not be the only goal in recovery.
- Societal factors play a significant role in substance use.
- Accountability involves respecting individual choices.
- Future peer support should be inclusive and flexible.
Projecting abstinence as the one ideal outcome for any individual is not in line with how these systems should be created.
Recovery Talk is back with a compelling episode that takes a deep dive into the intersection of harm reduction and peer support, moving beyond traditional abstinence-based models. Tim Saubers, the programme coordinator for workforce development at the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence, leads the discussion with a panel of experts including Jose Martinez from the National Harm Reduction Coalition, and Arc Telos Saint Amour and Shayn McDonald from Youth MOVE National.
This episode continues a conversation started in December, focusing on how harm reduction can coexist and even enhance peer support services. Jose Martinez shares his perspective on harm reduction, emphasising personal dignity and agency. He highlights the importance of allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their own lives, without being forced into an abstinence-only framework.
Arc Telos Saint Amour and Shayn McDonald add their voices, discussing how societal factors and conditions influence substance use and mental health, particularly within queer and trans communities. The episode tackles some tough questions: How can peer support services respect individual choices while still promoting health and well-being? What does accountability look like in a harm reduction framework? And perhaps most importantly, how can we shift the focus from merely saving money to genuinely supporting individuals in their recovery journeys?
You'll hear real-life examples of how harm reduction can be implemented effectively, from safe consumption spaces to methadone clinics. The panel also discusses the future of peer support, advocating for a move away from rigid abstinence-only models towards a more inclusive approach that respects individual paths to recovery. If you're interested in understanding how harm reduction and peer support can work together to create a more compassionate and effective recovery landscape, this episode is a must-listen.
It challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives that could change how we think about recovery support services.