Jacob Patrick Jansen
Jacob Patrick Jansen
LifePoint - Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Services
LifePoint - Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Services
LifePoint - Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Services
Friday 24th October 2014
Discover how LifePoint's harm reduction services, including needle exchange and Naloxone training, are saving lives and supporting drug users.
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Author:
Jacob Patrick Jansen
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Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!LifePoint's Mission: Saving Lives Through Harm Reduction
Addicts are not bad people trying to get good, they are sick.
Imagine a place where drug users are met with compassion rather than judgment. In this episode of 'I Took the High Road', Jacob Patrick Jansen sits down with representatives from LifePoint to discuss their crucial work in harm reduction. LifePoint isn't just a clean needle exchange program; it's a lifeline for many battling addiction. They provide essential education on safe drug use and overdose prevention, including training on how to use Naloxone, a life-saving medication in overdose situations.
The episode goes beyond the basics, tackling legal barriers that often hinder treatment and breaking down misconceptions about harm reduction. It’s a candid conversation about the importance of community outreach and partnerships, and the personal motivations that drive individuals to work with LifePoint.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of why treating drug addiction as a disease is vital and how harm reduction services like those offered by LifePoint can make a real difference in the community.