Murf Meyer
Murf Meyer
Self-Medicated | Step by Step
Self-Medicated | Step by Step
Self-Medicated | Step by Step
Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Murf Meyer critiques traditional addiction treatment and champions harm reduction in 'Self-Medicated: Weekly Dose' Episode 5.
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14 minutes
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Honest
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Empowering
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Murf shares his personal journey through addiction, rehab, and eventual recovery, challenging traditional notions of treatment
- Advocates for a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to supporting those struggling with substance use
- Highlights flaws in the rehab industrial complex and questions prevailing beliefs about addiction
- Emphasizes the importance of connection and mutual aid in addressing addiction
- Advocates for harm reduction as a more inclusive and effective approach to addressing drug use
The opposite of addiction is connection. God damn the truth. I remember how isolated I felt all the time. But here's the thing. Now we all share a connection because we've all experienced addiction.
Ever wondered if there's a better way to tackle addiction than the usual abstinence-only approach? In this episode of 'Self-Medicated: Weekly Dose', Murf Meyer dives deep into his own journey through addiction and recovery, offering a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. With nearly three decades of personal experience, Murf doesn't shy away from critiquing the rehab-industrial complex and its many flaws.
Instead, he shines a light on harm reduction, a method that emphasizes compassion and mutual aid over judgment and isolation. Through raw storytelling and candid reflections, Murf invites listeners to reconsider what effective addiction treatment can look like. He argues that connection and understanding are key to supporting those struggling with substance use.
Whether you're personally affected by addiction or simply curious about alternative treatment methods, this episode offers a compelling look at how we can better support those in need.