Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Stigma in the Workplace (Patrick & Marci)
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Stigma in the Workplace (Patrick & Marci)
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Stigma in the Workplace (Patrick & Marci)
Monday 29th July 2019
Patrick and Marci discuss their personal battles with opioid addiction and their mission to create supportive work environments. Listen for insights and hope.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Workplace Warriors: Battling Opioid Stigma with Patrick and Marci
It has to be immediate, and so for anyone who has a loved one, be it family, friend, whomever- and they say I'm ready to make a change, you have to help them get there as quickly as possible, and I think that's probably the best message that I could give to people.
Picture this: you're at work, struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, but you're too afraid to speak up because of the stigma. Patrick and Marci know this scenario all too well. In this episode of 'Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together', these two brave souls share their personal journeys through addiction and recovery, and how they've turned their experiences into a mission to create supportive work environments.
Patrick, a government affairs specialist, and Marci, a senior business analyst, have both been instrumental in establishing support groups within their companies. Their goal? To break down the barriers of stigma and provide a safe space for others to seek help. Hosted by Heather Major, this conversation dives deep into the challenges they faced, the victories they've achieved, and their hopes for the future.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand more about this pressing issue, this episode offers valuable insights and a dose of hope.