Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Mary Burns - Saving Eric - Changing the Face of Addiction
Mary Burns - Saving Eric - Changing the Face of Addiction
Mary Burns - Saving Eric - Changing the Face of Addiction
Thursday 28th January 2021
Mary Burns discusses her journey from losing her son to addiction to becoming an advocate for better treatment and fighting stigma on 'The Addiction Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Mary Burns: A Mother's Fight to Transform Addiction Treatment
I am enraged by the insurance company's response to helping your son, um, and I hope that there are people listening and if they're getting that same response, that they know that they need to appeal it and make a big stink about it, because that's completely unacceptable.
Mary Burns' journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. As a mother of three and a dedicated teacher, Mary was thrust into the world of addiction advocacy after the tragic loss of her son, Eric, to addiction. In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', Mary opens up about her relentless efforts to change the perception and treatment of addiction.
She spearheaded the walk 'Changing the Face of Addiction' to tackle the stigma head-on and took her advocacy to the New Jersey Senate Budget Appropriations Committee, pushing for better treatment protocols. Her story is also captured in her book, 'Saving Eric'. Mary’s advocacy doesn’t stop there. She battles against insurance companies that often deny necessary coverage for addiction treatment, highlighting a critical issue many families face.
This episode sheds light on the profound impact addiction has on families and underscores the urgent need for compassionate and effective treatment options. Mary's unwavering dedication is a testament to the power of hope and the importance of fighting for change.