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Get In The Herd with John Shinholser & Alex Bond: The State Of Recovery Month
Get In The Herd with John Shinholser & Alex Bond: The State Of Recovery Month
Get In The Herd with John Shinholser & Alex Bond: The State Of Recovery Month
Thursday 10th September 2020
Join John Shinholser and Alex Bond on 'Get In The Herd' as they discuss Recovery Month, recovery benefits, and funding challenges.
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Get the buttons here!Recovery Month: Insights from John Shinholser and Alex Bond
The solution for addiction is recovery. And the evidence shows, not just our evidence, but pretty much across the board, there's a 70% reduction in the impact addiction has in our communities when you help a person, when they ask for help or need help, and it's very inexpensive.
What’s the real state of Recovery Month? John Shinholser and Alex Bond, co-founders of the McShin Foundation, take a deep dive into this question on the 'Get In The Herd' podcast. This episode offers a candid look at the ongoing challenges and triumphs in the world of addiction recovery. John and Alex bring their years of experience to the table, sharing heartfelt stories and hard-won insights that will resonate with anyone touched by substance use disorder.
They discuss the vital role that authentic recovery community organizations like McShin play in supporting individuals on their journey to sobriety. One standout moment is when John highlights a striking statistic: 'There's a 70% reduction in the impact addiction has in our communities when you help a person, when they ask for help or need help, and it's very inexpensive'. This underscores the immense value of timely intervention and support.
The episode also doesn’t shy away from current issues, such as the correlation between COVID-19 and rising overdose rates. Funding challenges for treatment centers are another hot topic, revealing the complexities of sustaining recovery initiatives during a pandemic. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the nuances of addiction recovery, from systemic hurdles to personal victories.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that balances hope with realism, and learn why getting help is not just beneficial but essential.