Young People In Recovery
Young People In Recovery
Reach For The Streets
Reach For The Streets
Reach For The Streets
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Listen to Narcan Nate's inspiring journey from opioid user to harm reduction activist, providing life-saving tools on the streets of San Diego.
70 minutes
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Young People In Recovery
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Policy & Advocacy
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Narcan Nate: Saving Lives, One Dose at a Time
"Meet them where they are, not where you want them to be." - Nathan Smiddy, Recovery Corner
Nathan Smiddy, affectionately known as Narcan Nate, has turned his past struggles with opioid addiction into a powerful mission of harm reduction. Based in North County San Diego, Nathan is now a well-known figure in the recovery community, dedicating his life to ensuring that those still battling addiction have access to life-saving tools like Narcan and fentanyl testing strips.
This episode of 'Recovery Corner' dives deep into Nathan's journey from opioid user to full-time activist, highlighting his daily efforts on the streets to educate and equip individuals so they can survive another day. Nathan's approach is all about meeting people where they are, rather than where others think they should be, and his story is a compelling reminder of the importance of empathy and practical support in the fight against addiction.
Tune in to hear about the challenges he faces, the lives he’s saved, and why harm reduction is a crucial component of the recovery process. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or looking to understand more about harm reduction, Nathan's story is both inspiring and educational.