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Ep. 30 - Championing Addiction: Nicole Walmsley, Police Assisted Recovery and Addiction Initiative
Ep. 30 - Championing Addiction: Nicole Walmsley, Police Assisted Recovery and Addiction Initiative
Ep. 30 - Championing Addiction: Nicole Walmsley, Police Assisted Recovery and Addiction Initiative
Thursday 15th September 2016
Nicole Walmsley shares how the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative aids communities in battling drug addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Nicole Walmsley: Transforming Police Departments Through Addiction Recovery Initiatives
All the other county prosecutors are on board. So good, doesn't do it justice, right, I mean it's phenomenal. Yeah, that's for sure, that's great, and you have to feel really good about that, because you are making a difference.
Ever wondered how police departments can play a crucial role in addiction recovery? In this eye-opening episode of Cover2 Resources, host Greg McNeil sits down with Nicole Walmsley, the State Representative of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI). Nicole's dedication has brought this groundbreaking initiative to the city of Lodi's police department and beyond, offering vital support to various police departments and sparking crucial conversations about addiction and recovery within communities.
Nicole shares her own journey with addiction, shedding light on the importance of educating communities about withdrawal symptoms and the critical role police departments can play in recovery efforts. The discussion dives into the benefits and challenges of medication-assisted treatment, the urgent need to destigmatize addiction, and the life-saving potential of overdose prevention tools like Narcan. One of the standout moments in the episode is Nicole's emphasis on community advocacy and outreach.
She passionately argues that even saving one life can make a monumental difference, giving families their loved ones back. Nicole's insights underscore the importance of collective effort in tackling addiction, highlighting how police departments can be pivotal in fostering recovery. Whether you're grappling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in innovative approaches to combating this crisis, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights.
Tune in to hear how Nicole Walmsley and PAARI are making a tangible impact in communities, one police department at a time.