Sean Fogler and William Kinkle
Sean Fogler and William Kinkle
Episide 5: Why Do We Hate Drug Users?
Episide 5: Why Do We Hate Drug Users?
Episide 5: Why Do We Hate Drug Users?
Saturday 14th September 2019
Bill Kinkle explores stigma in addiction, advocating for harm reduction, individualized treatment, and compassionate care in this episode of Health Professionals in Recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Why Do We Judge Drug Users? A Deep Dive into Stigma and Recovery
But I think it's critically important because if we don't make that distinction then we start putting negative properties on people's identity as a human being instead of helping them and understanding the social conditions that foster certain things.
What shapes our perceptions of drug users? In this episode of 'Health Professionals in Recovery', Bill Kinkle takes the stage to address first-year medical students on a topic that hits close to home. As a nurse in recovery, Bill shares his personal journey, shedding light on how our nation's drug policies and media portrayals have ingrained stigma against those battling substance use disorders. He doesn't just talk about the problem; he offers solutions too.
From advocating for harm reduction and housing-first models to highlighting the importance of individualized treatment, Bill's lecture is a call to rethink how we approach addiction in medicine. He also touches on the critical issue of compassion fatigue among healthcare providers and the need for more supportive environments. This episode isn't just for medical professionals; it's for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of addiction and the urgent need for compassionate care.