Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Meet the fierce Southern Mama behind the phone number any addict can call and use drugs while someone listens live to make sure the addict LIVES with Jessie B of Never Use Alone
Meet the fierce Southern Mama behind the phone number any addict can call and use drugs while someone listens live to make sure the addict LIVES with Jessie B of Never Use Alone
Meet the fierce Southern Mama behind the phone number any addict can call and use drugs while someone listens live to make sure the addict LIVES with Jessie B of Never Use Alone
Thursday 27th April 2023
Join Jeannine as she talks with Jessie B from Never Use Alone about her journey and lifesaving work in harm reduction.
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64 minutes
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Author:
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Never Use Alone provides live support for individuals using drugs to prevent unresponsiveness
- Jessie B shares her personal journey and the impact of harm reduction on recovery
- The podcast highlights the resilience and hope found on the journey to recovery
- Innovative approaches to addiction support are discussed, shedding light on the power of acceptance and healthy boundaries
- Stories of recovery and the transformative impact of support and understanding
Harm reduction for me means that I've done all the things that I know to do with healthy, loving boundaries for my baby, with acceptance and support.
Imagine having a lifeline during your darkest moments. In this episode of 'Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast', Jeannine Coulter Lindgren sits down with Jessie B, the powerhouse behind Never Use Alone and 229 Safer Living Access. Jessie, who has battled opiate addiction herself, was inspired by her own child's struggles to dive into harm reduction outreach. What started in Albany, Georgia, has now grown into a lifeline for anyone in North America who needs it.
Never Use Alone offers a unique service where individuals can call a number and use drugs while someone stays on the line to ensure they remain responsive. If the caller becomes unresponsive, emergency services are contacted immediately. With over 100,000 calls recorded and 97 lives saved, this initiative is making a significant difference. Jessie shares her personal journey and the incredible impact her work has had on the lives of those struggling with addiction.
Her story is one of resilience, compassion, and relentless dedication to harm reduction. This episode sheds light on the power of human connection and the importance of innovative approaches in supporting those battling substance use disorders. Tune in to hear Jessie B's inspiring story and learn how Never Use Alone is providing hope and safety to countless individuals.