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Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health: A Podcast by WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment Specialists

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  • International Overdose Awareness Day 2023: Waismann Method's Pledge to the Unseen Victims

International Overdose Awareness Day 2023: Waismann Method's Pledge to the Unseen Victims

Thursday 31st August 2023

Join Clare Waismann and her team as they discuss the unseen victims of the overdose crisis, stressing the need for awareness, support, and destigmatization.
47 minutes
Informative
Empowering
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Compassionate
Thought-provoking

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Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health: A Podcast by WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment Specialists
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Unseen Victims: Shedding Light on Overdose Awareness

Episode Overview

  • Highlight the critical need for awareness, education, and destigmatization
  • Emphasize understanding addiction as a consequence and the need for greater access to mental health resources
  • Discuss the dangers of counterfeit drugs and the pressing need for collective action
  • Invite listeners to join the community of awareness and advocate for change
  • Share poignant stories and provide expert insights
I think the only way we're gonna fix this crisis is if we truly understand that drugs are a consequence and not the issue. It's an excellent thing.
How often do we think about the unseen victims of the overdose crisis? In this episode, Clare Waismann, David Livingston, and Dwight Hurst come together to honor International Overdose Awareness Day with a heartfelt and informative discussion. They shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked individuals affected by addiction, emphasizing the urgent need for community support and professional intervention.
The conversation dives into the dangers of counterfeit drugs, the stark realities of overdose, poisoning, and suicide, and the critical role society plays in driving change. Through personal stories and expert perspectives, the hosts underscore that battling addiction is not a solitary journey but a collective effort. This episode is a call to action, urging listeners to join the movement for awareness, education, and destigmatization.
It’s an eye-opener that challenges us to see addiction through a compassionate lens and advocate for those who feel invisible.