Nancy Labov
Nancy Labov
Episode 4 - Stigma
Episode 4 - Stigma
Episode 4 - Stigma
Saturday 6th February 2021
Join Nancy and Kathy on 'Rise and Recover' as they break down addiction stigma through open conversations and factual information. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking the Chains: Tackling Addiction Stigma Head-On
A visible sign or characteristic of a disease? Well, if you break down the word, disease is dis-ease. And if we're not allowing ourselves- and I think we talked about this on another episode- talking about our feelings and instead just pushing them down, they go dark and they don't move and we can become sick.
Stigma can be a heavy burden to bear, especially when it comes to addiction. In this episode of 'Rise and Recover', hosts Nancy and Kathy tackle the negative perceptions surrounding addiction, Substance Use Disorder, and Alcoholism. They believe that open conversations and sharing personal stories are key to dismantling these harmful attitudes. Nancy and Kathy emphasize that addiction is a deadly brain disease, not a moral failing, and that providing factual information is crucial in ending the stigma.
They discuss their involvement with Alumni in Recovery, an organization that supports individuals on their recovery journey. Throughout the episode, they explore the history of addiction treatment, the evolution of insurance coverage, and the importance of creating safe spaces for recovery conversations. A memorable quote from the episode is, 'If we're not allowing ourselves to talk about our feelings and instead just pushing them down, they go dark and we can become sick'.
This highlights the need for open dialogue to foster healing. 'Stigma' is an enlightening episode that offers hope and support for those affected by addiction.