Oregon's Bold Move: Decriminalizing Drugs and Rethinking Recovery
I think that if we start to look at the addiction crisis as an actual fucking crisis and take dramatic action to change things, then things will change.
Imagine a world where drug use isn't punished by law but treated as a health issue. That's exactly what Oregon has done, and this episode of 'Rehab Confidential' dives into the implications. Hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Sean-Paul Mahoney, a mental health and addiction peer support specialist, to unpack this groundbreaking legislation. Mahoney explains that the new law aims to reduce the stigma around addiction, offering more treatment options rather than jail time.
This shift could change how we think about recovery and support for those struggling with addiction. But that's not all. The episode also takes a lighter turn, exploring the quirks of dating via Zoom during a pandemic. Plus, there's a heartwarming moment when Joe shares the news of his kid getting into Georgetown Medical School. If you're curious about innovative approaches to addiction and enjoy a mix of serious discussion and light-hearted banter, this episode is for you.
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Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner
Sean-Paul Mahoney,mental health/addiction peer support specialist
Sean-Paul Mahoney,mental health/addiction peer support specialist
Sean-Paul Mahoney,mental health/addiction peer support specialist
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Sean-Paul Mahoney joins 'Rehab Confidential' to discuss Oregon's drug decriminalization, pandemic dating, and recovery wins.
Clinical social worker, interventionist and original founder of the theFix.com, Joe Schrank teams up with columnist and best selling author of the memoir, “My Fair Junkie” Amy Dresner to bring you a u...(view more)
Oregon's Bold Move: Decriminalizing Drugs and Rethinking Recovery
I think that if we start to look at the addiction crisis as an actual fucking crisis and take dramatic action to change things, then things will change.
Imagine a world where drug use isn't punished by law but treated as a health issue. That's exactly what Oregon has done, and this episode of 'Rehab Confidential' dives into the implications. Hosts Joe Schrank and Amy Dresner sit down with Sean-Paul Mahoney, a mental health and addiction peer support specialist, to unpack this groundbreaking legislation. Mahoney explains that the new law aims to reduce the stigma around addiction, offering more treatment options rather than jail time.
This shift could change how we think about recovery and support for those struggling with addiction. But that's not all. The episode also takes a lighter turn, exploring the quirks of dating via Zoom during a pandemic. Plus, there's a heartwarming moment when Joe shares the news of his kid getting into Georgetown Medical School. If you're curious about innovative approaches to addiction and enjoy a mix of serious discussion and light-hearted banter, this episode is for you.