Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Knowledge is Power: A Conversation with Patty Sykstus
Knowledge is Power: A Conversation with Patty Sykstus
Knowledge is Power: A Conversation with Patty Sykstus
Sunday 13th August 2023
Patty Sykstus discusses her experience as a mother of a child with a substance use disorder, emphasizing the role of knowledge and community in recovery.
37 minutes
Empowering
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Hopeful
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Episode Overview
- Patty Sykstus, Co-Founder and CEO of Not One More Alabama, shares her experience as a mother of a child with a substance use disorder
- Importance of being prepared and educated about substance use and recovery
- Impact of having parents on the same page when addressing substance use with their child
- Development of a recovery community center to provide a supportive environment
- Emphasis on the power of knowledge and community in combating substance use disorder
One of my big messages to families is that there's always something you can be doing. You might not always be able to be able to impact change in that person using, but there's always other things you can be doing that can be helping you prepare. Knowledge is power and the more people know, the more they're armed with how to tackle this disease that most people are wholly unequipped to handle.
Imagine navigating the stormy seas of substance use disorder as a parent. In this episode of APC Recovery Cafe, Patty Sykstus, Co-Founder and CEO of Not One More Alabama, opens up about her personal journey through these turbulent waters. As a mother of a child with a substance use disorder, Patty shares the raw and real impact it had on her family and how education became their lifeline.
She talks candidly about the importance of parents being on the same page when addressing substance use with their children, and how a united front can make all the difference. Patty also sheds light on the incredible work being done by Not One More Alabama (NOMA), a non-profit organization based in Huntsville. NOMA is dedicated to educating the community about substance use, connecting individuals in recovery, and supporting families affected by addiction.
Patty discusses their exciting new project—a meeting place for the recovery community set to open in 2024. This space aims to be a beacon of hope and support for those on their recovery journey. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how knowledge and community can empower families facing substance use disorder. Patty's story is not just about struggle but also about resilience and the transformative power of being informed and supported.
Whether you're a parent dealing with similar challenges or someone looking to understand more about addiction and recovery, Patty's insights offer valuable lessons and hope.