Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Lesly-Marie Buer, "RX Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky" (Haymarket, 2020)
Lesly-Marie Buer, "RX Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky" (Haymarket, 2020)
Lesly-Marie Buer, "RX Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky" (Haymarket, 2020)
Monday 3rd August 2020
Lesly-Marie Buer discusses gendered inequalities in substance abuse treatment and community support in rural Kentucky in 'RX Appalachia'.
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Get the buttons here!RX Appalachia: Women's Battles with Substance Abuse in Rural Kentucky
When talking about gender, familial caretaking really falls on women, and so that changes their trajectory of trying to go through treatment, because they just have a different level of responsibilities to the home and the community than oftentimes men do, because of how we define really womanhood and manhood in our society.
What happens when you mix the rugged beauty of Appalachia with the harsh realities of substance abuse? In this eye-opening episode, Lesly-Marie Buer, author of 'RX Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky', pulls back the curtain on the gendered inequalities that shape women's experiences with drug treatment in one of America's most impoverished regions.
With a focus on prescription opioids, Buer's research dives deep into the lives of women grappling with addiction, offering a fresh perspective that challenges popular narratives about Appalachia. Buer's fieldwork in Kentucky uncovers how generational oppression impacts families and communities, making it clear that the road to recovery is far from straightforward. She discusses the critical role of mutual aid and community support in tackling substance abuse, emphasizing the need for harm reduction services over punitive measures.
This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between gender, addiction, and rural life. Host Marshall Poe guides the conversation, ensuring that listeners walk away with a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by women in rural Kentucky. From personal stories to broader societal implications, this episode offers a rich tapestry of insights that are both enlightening and deeply human.
Whether you're a student, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about the realities of addiction in rural America, this episode promises to be both informative and thought-provoking. Tune in to hear how community support and harm reduction can pave the way for positive change.